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Technical Communication Specialist/Technical Writer (Permanent)
Gilbarco Inc., an innovator in fueling unit and electronic payment
technology
solutions, is looking for a Technical Writer to join its award winning
Technical
Communication Department in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Candidates have the opportunity to work in a full spectrum of documentation
delivery from paper to "bleeding edge" XML/SGML systems. Gilbarco offers a
positive, fast paced, team experience where diverse opinion is encouraged,
the
ability to play well with others is highly prized, complete project
immersion
and opportunity to stretch technical writing skills is the standard.
As a developer of leading edge information and design you will enjoy a high
degree of visibility company-wide while ensuring accuracy and usability.
Duties can include:
Writing hardware, software, and parts documents for service organizations
and
store personnel.
Working with marketing, field, support, electrical, and software engineers.
Extracting information from wiring diagrams, blueprints, functional
specifications, and/or site visits.
Interviewing a variety of subject matter experts.
Required Qualifications:
Experience in FrameMaker/FrameMaker+SGML preferred
Knowledge/interest in HTML Help, SGML/XML a plus.
Demonstrated research and interviewing skills.
Analytical and critical thinking.
Mechanically inclined or posses an innate curiosity about how things
work/relate.
Excellent project management skills.
Ability to learn new software tools quickly.
Degree in technical communication, journalism, English, or related field.
Samples of work at interview.
Send cover letter and resume to: Dorothy Fritz, Human Resources Department,
Gilbarco Inc., 7300 W. Friendly Ave. P.O. Box 22087, Greensboro, NC 27420.
Fax:
(336) 547-5549. E-mail: dorothy_fritz -at- gilbarco -dot- com
