Word Processing SpecialistWe are looking for a Word Processing Specialist to join our Documentation Department at our Peerless facility in Farmingdale, NY. At Curtiss wright we specialize in the engineering and manufacturing of parts, components and systems for the Aerospace and Defense sector. The Curtiss-Wright/Peerless Instrument Documentation Department has an immediate opening for a mid-to-senior-level Word Processing Specialist. This position is primarily responsible for the preparation, revision, and maintenance of the company's technical documents. However, this position produces a full range of technical communications products from small asset-tag labels for equipment identification, to large-scale posters used in information sessions.
Location: East Farmingdale, NYhourly rate: $34.00 - $38.00 Per HourPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge- Maintains the company's document templates and revises them as needed. Updates the procedural document for Word Processing. Recommends and implements stylistic improvements where necessary.
- Formats all technical publications from internal forms and procedures to complete technical manuals.
- Produces accurate, complete, and legible materials from review-copy stage through final sign-off.
- Scans various documents for archive and use in other materials.
- Creates physical deliverables as needed such as posters, signage, booklets, and other materials.
- Combines content as needed from multiple sources, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, PDF, and others to create one uniform and legible deliverable.
- Serves as the go-to person for formatting expertise.
- Proofreads documents, discusses inconsistencies with writer.
- Serves as writer for straightforward documentation, as needed.
- Maintains awareness of current trends in word processing practices to ensure best outcomes.
What You Bring- Working-level expertise of standard Microsoft applications: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio; knowledge of photo, video, and PDF editing; and Techsmith Snagit.
- Expert-level proofreader
- Working knowledge of North American English
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills; enjoys working with technical material and has intuitive appreciation for page design.
- Maintains the smooth, efficient operation of word processing department, including mid-level troubleshooting of printers, computers, and other technology central to word processing.
Position Requirements- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
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Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance StatementThis position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.