Technical Documentation Specialist

GROB Group; Bluffton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

Shift premiums

Job summary

GROB Group in Bluffton, Ohio seeks a Technical Documentation Specialist to compile and format manuals for GROB equipment, including drawings, parts lists, and procedures.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, integrate visuals, and ensure content meets internal and customer specifications, while maintaining version control throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret engineering documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat; CAD tools desirable
• Experience with drawings, parts lists, and structured content

Responsibilities

• Compile technical manuals by gathering and organizing existing documentation including procedures, drawings, and parts lists
• Ensure content is complete, consistent, and formatted to specifications
• Assess content applicability to equipment and customer needs
• Integrate photos, illustrations, and diagrams to enhance manuals
• Edit and standardize materials to resolve inconsistencies
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to collect missing content
• Maintain version control and manage updates through the project lifecycle

Job description

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The Technical Documentation Specialist is responsible for the compilation and formatting of technical manuals that support GROB equipment. This includes the review, assembly, and refining of existing technical material—such as engineering drawings, parts lists, and standardized procedures—into complete and accurate manuals that meet both GROB internal standards and specific customer requirements.

• Compile technical manuals by gathering and organizing existing documentation, including standard procedures, engineering drawings, and parts lists
• Ensure all content is complete, consistent, and formatted to GROB and customer specifications
• Assess which procedures and components are applicable to the equipment being documented
• Integrate photos, illustrations, and diagrams into manuals to enhance clarity and usability
• Edit and standardize materials as needed to resolve inconsistencies or formatting issues
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to identify and collect missing content
• Maintain version control and manage updates to manual content throughout the project lifecycle

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field
• Degrees in Engineering Technology, Technical Communications, or similar disciplines preferred

General Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret engineering documentation
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to assess content applicability and make sound judgments on technical material inclusion
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word) and Adobe Acrobat
• Comfortable working with drawings, parts lists, and structured content
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools is desirable
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple manual compilation assignments concurrently

GROB offers a competitive wage as well as an excellent benefit package including vacation, health, prescription, dental, vision, STD, life, 401K, and shift premiums.

Application Information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.