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Technical Writers

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Tasks
15 tasks15 core
Family
Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
Code
27-3042.00SOC 2018: 27-3042

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  1. Task 1. Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.Core taskTask 3966Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012
  2. Task 2. Maintain records and files of work and revisions.Core taskTask 3967Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012
  3. Task 3. Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.Core taskTask 3968Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012
  4. Task 4. Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.Core taskTask 3971Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012
  5. Task 5. Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.Core taskTask 3973Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012
  6. Task 6. Develop or maintain online help documentation.Core taskTask 20243Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2012
  7. Task 7. Assist in laying out material for publication.Core taskTask 3976Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012
  8. Task 8. Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.Core taskTask 3972Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2012
  9. Task 9. Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.Core taskTask 3975Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012
  10. Task 10. Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.Core taskTask 3974Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2012
  11. Task 11. Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.Core taskTask 3978Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2012
  12. Task 12. Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.Core taskTask 3977Rated by 87 people who do the job, July 2012
  13. Task 13. Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.Core taskTask 3979Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2012
  14. Task 14. Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.Core taskTask 3970Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012
  15. Task 15. Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.Core taskTask 3969Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-3042
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