Technical Documentation Specialist Assistant — Conveyor Division
Sylvan, Inc. · Southfield, MI · 1 mo ago
MarketingFull-time
About the role
The Technical Documentation Specialist Assistant will support the Technical Documentation Specialist by writing and modifying project-related technical documentation, data entry/retrieval of part/BOM data into a database, writing Work Orders, Advance Bills of Material (ABM), and assembling drawing sets for release to fabrication.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand mechanical detail drawings and technical documentation.
- Develop spare parts lists from materials ordered on various projects.
- Utilize CAD or drawing viewers to retrieve parts details information.
- Write project ABM’s and Work Orders to be sent to purchasing based on direction from the Project Engineer.
- Collect the required drawings and sub-assembly drawings to send for fabrication based on the ABM’s and Work Orders.
- Work with multiple project teams to create the required documents in a timely manner.
- Develop maintenance procedures for various conveyor components and present them in the customer required formats.
- Develop Failure Mode Effects Analysis documents (FMEA & PFMEA) in the customer required format based on systems drawings and sequence of operation information provided by Project Engineers.
- Search & retrieve parts / BOM information from a database.
- Complete tasks within project schedule deadlines including working overtime as required to meet dates.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, related technical field, or relevant job experience.
- Experience working both independently and in a team environment.
- Experience working with technical drawings and documents.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, positive “can-do” attitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SQL database systems.
- Experience with SharePoint and MS Dataverse environments.
- Experience with MS Power Apps.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner within a high-pressure environment.