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Subject:Job: St. Louis, Missouri From:"Kathryn E. Leventhal-Arnold" <kleve -at- HILCO -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 31 Jul 1995 14:51:13 CDT
Date: 7/31/95
Job Title: Technical Writer
Status: Permanent Full-Time (contract or temporary not being considered)
Employer:
Hilco Technologies, Inc.
3300 Rider Trail South, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63045
Phone contact: Kristin Koppen, Human Resources
Phone number: 314/298-9506, ext. 230
Fax number: 314/298-1729
email: kleve -at- hilco -dot- com
Business: Software products and services: CIM/MES solutions
Job Description:
This highly visible position requires a creative problem solver who can work as
part of a team to write, design and manage software user documentation. Help
catapult the organization into Windows online help and documentation while
learning software products (MONITROL, Cue, Kinetix, rtPM) and using software
tools (FrameMaker, X Windows and UNIX). Learn and support the Hilco standard
product life cycle process. Move into the new PC environment with Windows and
NT expertise.
Write documentation, release notes, product announcements and customer letters
for new releases and new products. Manage vendor relationships. Track cost of
documentation; plan documentation products and participate in product launch
schedules.
Qualifications:
Prefer a BA degree or equivalent work experience in technical writing, English,
journalism or technical communications. Excellent communication skills needed
both verbal and written. Prefer a minimum of two years experience in developing
software user documentation and reference guides along with an understanding of
UNIX-based software. Must have research and interview skills along with
experience with online help. Would be helpful to have HTML and World Wide Web
experience.
Company Description:
Hilco Technologies, Inc. is a rapidly growing supplier of commercial software
products and services and a state-of-the-art leader in UNIX-based Computer
Integrated Manufacturing solutions. Hilco products are used internationally by
Fortune 500-type manufacturing companies in a variety of industries. Although
Hilco is an international company and growing rapidly, it operates as a small
company. The team-oriented management approach allows individuals to be
involved in important business decisions. An attractive salary and benefits
package is available with raises based on performance. Relocation assistance
provided. Hilco has received ISO 9001/TickIT certification.
Salary: competitive
Status: Permanent Full-Time (contract or temporary not being considered)
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Starting Date: ASAP
Job Code: TW101
Please call, fax or send information to:
Hilco Technologies, Inc.
3300 Rider Trail South, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63045
Phone contact: Kristin Koppen, Human Resources
Phone number: 314/298-9506, ext. 230
Fax number: 314/298-1729
email: kleve -at- hilco -dot- com
Kristin Koppen
Human Resources Email: kleve -at- hilco -dot- com
Hilco Technologies, Inc. Phone: 314/298-9506 x230
3300 Rider Trail South, Suite 300 Fax: 314/298-1729
Earth City, MO 63045
