Technical Illustrator

Utilize CAD and standard illustration software to generate detailed illustrations of complicated parts and assemblies, hydraulic and electrical/electronic schematics/diagrams and civil engineering drawings. Develop DoD technical illustrations utilized in Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM). Illustrations must follow standard formats, those required by the DoD to be used in technical manuals and training materials, including S1000d, Mil-Std-40051.

Working Procedure:

The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of others, duties by the incumbent, nor the question being raised on the proper rate of pay for the assignment.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.

• Use computer aided drafting and illustration software to generate illustrations
• Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data, and file data

Illustration of different types of graphics used to generate detailed description, operation, and maintenance documentation for devices, assemblies, and equipment.

• Utilize CAD or standard illustration software to generate detailed illustrations based on engineering CAD models or other available data to generate customized 3-D views, illustrate assemblies, create exploded views, and generate illustrated parts breakdowns
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of own work

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Read schematics & read technical drawings
• Obtain proper information for drawings from drawing systems manual, standard books, engineering reference handbooks, material and process specifications, supplier catalogs and information databases
• Interpret drawings including customer and vendor drawings to obtain information relative to assignment
• Adhere to DoD specifications, such as S1000D, Mil-Std-40051, or others

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

• Follow manufacturing methods or techniques
• Use drafting and illustration techniques
• Keep abreast of advances in Computer Aided Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, and database application which may be used in the documentation of source data, filing and tracking of work products, and generation of illustrations

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• Recommend to and collaborate with database administrator, supervisory and engineering personnel on the development of standard parts, procedures, processes, and tools

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, plus some higher-level technical schooling.

Experience Requirement: Minimum of five years’ experience as a technical illustrator covering numerous engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, civic and aeronautical.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a generous 401(k) retirement plan. We also offer paid maternity/paternity leave, tuition assistance for furthering your education while at TCOM, short-term and long-term disability. In addition to our 10 holiday’s and generous vacation schedule, the company has an established compressed workweek schedule in which all employees work a 9/80 schedule (80 hours worked in 9 days) which enables the company to close every other Friday. Come join the TCOM family!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)