Technical Writer

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Role Overview

The Technical writer will join the engineering team to produce high quality engineering documentation that contributes to the overall success of our machinery. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with design engineers, production staff and service technicians to create manuals which assist all parties that interact with our machinery, both internal and external.

What You Get To Do

• Geographic Scope: NZ based, global install base of equipment (predominately US)
• Number of colleagues directly reporting to this job: none
• Act as a safety leader and put safety first in all responsibilities
• Produce high-quality technical documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
• Provides information and writes procedures to create customer facing equipment manuals
• Manages equipment version control to track iterative changes.
• Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities
• Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage
• Assist with documentation needed for certification
• Using computer aided design (CAD) software to assist in document creation

Percentage Breakdown of Role’s Responsibilities

• Technical documentation: 80%
• CAD drawings for manuals: 15%
• Miscellaneous: 5%

What We Value

• Customer Focus
• Planning & Organizing
• Collaboration & Influencing
• Compelling Communication
• Results Orientation
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Developing Organization Capability

What We Want From You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or other relevant Engineering specialization)
• Experience in engineering including two or more years of experience as an effective technical writer
• Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent written skills in English
• Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Deep understanding of Engineering standards and processes
• Experience in Solidworks or similar 3D CAD program
• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter
• Attention to detail, thoroughness and pride in work
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively in team environments
• Ability to maintain an optimistic attitude to help promote a constructive environment
• Ability to foster strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Regular attendance.
• Frequent interaction with others.
• Ability to sit up to 90% of time.
• Ability to communicate up to 80% of time.
• Ability to work on a computer 90% of time.
• Office / factory environment.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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