Japanese Interpreter & Translator

JAC Recruitment India; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment in Chennai, India is seeking a Japanese Interpreter to support seamless communication between Japanese expatriates and local teams in a manufacturing setting. The role involves interpretation during production, procurement, and management meetings, plus translating technical documents.

Prior experience in manufacturing or automotive environments is preferred. The ideal candidate will have Japanese language proficiency at N3 or higher and a proven track record in interpretation

Qualifications

• Experience in Japanese-English interpretation.
• Proficiency in Japanese at least N3.
• Exposure to manufacturing/ automotive environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Japanese-English interpretation during meetings (production, procurement, management).
• Facilitate effective communication between Japanese expatriates and local teams.
• Translate technical documents, reports, and internal communications.
• Support day-to-day operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Act as a liaison to align Japanese management and local staff.
• Contribute to localization initiatives and business expansion projects.

Skills

Japanese interpretation

Japanese proficiency

Industry experience

Job description

Job Details

• Industry: Automotive / Electronics Manufacturing (Global Japanese Company)
• Designation: Japanese Interpreter
• Japanese Level: N3 or above

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Japanese English interpretation during meetings (production, procurement, management)
• Facilitate effective communication between Japanese expatriates and local teams
• Translate technical documents, reports, and internal communications
• Support seamless day-to-day operations within the manufacturing environment
• Act as a liaison to ensure alignment between Japanese management and local staff
• Contribute to localization initiatives and business expansion projects

Required Skills & Experience

• Professional experience in Japanese English interpretation
• Japanese language proficiency at N3 level or above
• Exposure to manufacturing, automotive, or technical environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technical interpretation within a manufacturing setup