Administrative Assistant & Mandarin Translator (Chinese-Indonesian)

AINI Heating Technology; Sayung; On-site; IDR 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AINI Heating Technology seeks a Mandarin-English translator/interpreter to bridge local teams, management, and overseas partners in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires accurate translation, documentation, and timely interpretation to support daily operations.

You will translate documents, provide on-site interpretation for meetings, trainings, machinery installations, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth workflows and

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma (D3) in Mandarin Language/Literature or university graduate from China with interest in translator/interpreter.
• HSK 4 or above with strong Mandarin listening, speaking, reading and writing.
• Fluent in Mandarin and Indonesian, both verbal and written.
• Good command of English for daily business communication and documentation.
• Proven experience as a translator/interpreter, preferably in manufacturing.
• Understanding of manufacturing terminology, production processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents, correspondence and communications between Mandarin, Indonesian and English, ensuring accuracy and appropriate terminology.
• Provide on-site interpretation during meetings, training sessions, machinery installation, and discussions with management, suppliers and overseas partners.
• Support communication across Production, Engineering, Warehouse and other departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assist in translating technical, operational, administrative and business-related materials.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive company information and communications.
• Proofread and quality-check translated documents to maintain accuracy, consistency and clarity.
• Support the administrative team in managing multilingual documentation and correspondence.
• Assist with meeting and event coordination where Mandarin interpretation or translation support is required.
• Proactively identify and clarify communication gaps to support effective coordination between local teams and overseas stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual Mandarin & Indonesian

English proficiency

Strong communication

Education

Diploma (D3) in Mandarin Language/Literature

Tools

Translation software

Job description

About the role

Be the bridge of communication between local teams, management, and overseas stakeholders, ensuring smooth daily operations, accurate translations, and clear coordination in a fast-paced manufacturing

Key responsibilities

• Translate documents, correspondence, and communications between Mandarin, Indonesian, and English, ensuring accuracy and appropriate terminology.
• Provide on-site interpretation during meetings, training sessions, machinery installation, and discussions with management, suppliers, and overseas partners.
• Support communication across Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and other departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assist in translating technical, operational, administrative, and business-related materials.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive company information and communications.
• Proofread and quality-check translated documents to maintain accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
• Support the administrative team in managing multilingual documentation and correspondence.
• Assist with meeting and event coordination where Mandarin interpretation or translation support is required.
• Proactively identify and clarify communication gaps to support effective coordination between local teams and overseas stakeholders.

What we're looking for

• Minimum Diploma (D3) in Mandarin Language/Literature, or a graduate from a university in China with an interest in pursuing a career as a translator/interpreter.
• HSK 4 or above, with strong ability in Mandarin listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Fluent and highly proficient in Mandarin and Indonesian, both verbal and written.
• Good command of English for daily business communication, documentation, and basic management coordination.
• Proven experience as a translator or interpreter, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of manufacturing terminology, production processes, and operational workflows.
• Able to provide interpretation during meetings, training, machinery installation, and discussions with foreign partners or suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to translation accuracy, documentation quality, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and management levels.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with translation software or tools is an advantage.