Japanese - English Translator / Interpreter

Job DescriptionThis position facilitates clear verbal/written communication between Japanese associates/managers/visitors/guests and US associates/managers/visitors/guests to improve business, production, quality, etc. This is an on-site full time salary position.

1. Performs the translating/interpreting jobs assigned by the immediate supervisor.

2. Reports to the immediate supervisor about work schedule and progress.

3. Translates documents into English/Japanese for presentations, meetings, reports, investigation, etc.

4. Translates technical documents with support from the person in charge.

5. Interprets communication between Japanese associates/managers/visitors/guests and US associates/managers/visitors/guests in the office or on the production floor, in meetings, in conference calls, in business trips, etc.

6. Translates and interprets daily activities such as e-mails, letters, phone calls, etc.

1. Interprets/translates for other departments, if necessary.

2. Interprets for our guests, customers, suppliers, and others.

3. Interacts with the immediate supervisor to discuss issues, if any.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree or 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Experience This position would prefer to have basic manufacturing knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and engineering terminologies.

Skills This position would prefer to have the following skills:

1. Fluent / understandable verbal interpretation from English to Japanese and vice versa,

2. Ability to translate engineering / production-related / legal documents clearly and accurately from English to Japanese and vice versa,

3. Ability to interpret in meetings without seeing presentation materials beforehand,

4. Simultaneous or consecutive interpretation with sufficient speed and accuracy,

5. Sufficient voice volume to interpret in large meetings and on the production floor,

6. Good interpersonal, time-management, organizational, project tracking, and multi-tasking skills

7. Computer, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Working Conditions This position requires the ability to work in a climate-controlled office, plant / facility / floor operations, walk on concrete floors, lift up to 30 pounds, perform repetitive keystrokes on a continual basis, and occasional bending, twisting, reaching. Also requires occasionally working before or past normal work hours to complete work assignments as needed or to participate in meetings with different time zones.

Travel This position requires occasional travel. A valid driver's license is required for use of the company car.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid vacation/time off, 401K and educational assistance

Ready to Apply
Apply here https://www.yamadanorthamerica.com/careers.html be sure to upload your resume in a Word or PDF format to ensure we can accurately review.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities ae provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privilege's of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.