# Technical Writers > Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work. - Code: 27-3042.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 27-3042) - Family: [Arts, Design, Media & Sports](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-27), one of its 45 occupations - Tasks: 15 tasks (15 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/27-3042.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/27-3042.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. Core task · Task 3966 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012 2. Maintain records and files of work and revisions. Core task · Task 3967 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012 3. Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel. Core task · Task 3968 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012 4. Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. Core task · Task 3971 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012 5. Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods. Core task · Task 3973 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012 6. Develop or maintain online help documentation. Core task · Task 20243 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2012 7. Assist in laying out material for publication. Core task · Task 3976 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012 8. Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail. Core task · Task 3972 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2012 9. Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material. Core task · Task 3975 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012 10. Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. Core task · Task 3974 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2012 11. Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment. Core task · Task 3978 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2012 12. Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material. Core task · Task 3977 · Rated by 87 people who do the job, July 2012 13. Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence. Core task · Task 3979 · Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2012 14. Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding. Core task · Task 3970 · Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2012 15. Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication. 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