Translator/Interpreter

AMC Cincaria Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AMC Cincaria Sdn Bhd is seeking a skilled interpreter/translator to provide real-time interpretation between Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia during meetings, production discussions, training, audits, and factory operations. The role coordinates with management, Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and HR to ensure accurate bilingual communications.

You will translate documents and materials, maintain terminology consistency, and proofread translations.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin, English and Bahasa Malaysia (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Strong verbal interpretation skills, with the ability to translate accurately during live discussions.
• Previous experience in interpretation or translation is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, electronics, or engineering environment will be an added advantage.
• Ability to understand and learn technical and manufacturing terminology.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple requests, and respond to urgent operational needs.
• Able to work from Monday to Saturday
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation between Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia during meetings, production discussions, training sessions, audits, and factory operations.
• Translate documents, work instructions, SOPs, training materials, reports, presentations, and internal communications between the three languages.
• Proofread translated documents for grammar, terminology, formatting, and completeness.
• Maintain consistency in technical and manufacturing terminology across communications.
• Coordinate interpretation schedules and translation requests based on operational priorities.
• Support interpretation during customer visits, supplier meetings, and management discussions.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

Bahasa Malaysia fluency

Live interpretation

Technical translation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Languages/Translation/Interpretation

Job description

Provide real-time interpretation between Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia during meetings, production discussions, training sessions, audits, and factory operations.

Facilitate effective communication between management, Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, HR, and other departments.

Interpret technical discussions related to manufacturing processes, quality issues, production planning, engineering changes, and operational matters.

Support interpretation during customer visits, supplier meetings, and management discussions.

Ensure accurate communication of technical information, instructions, decisions, and deadlines.

Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy throughout all interpretation activities.

Translate documents, work instructions, SOPs, training materials, reports, presentations, and internal communications between Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia.

Ensure translations are accurate, clear, and consistent with the original content.

Proofread translated documents for grammar, terminology, formatting, and completeness.

Maintain consistency in technical and manufacturing terminology.

Coordinate with relevant departments to clarify technical information when necessary.

Manufacturing & Coordination Support

Support communication and coordination between local and Mandarin-speaking employees, management, customers, and suppliers.

Develop an understanding of manufacturing processes, production operations, and technical terminology.

Assist in preparing bilingual or trilingual communication materials.

Coordinate interpretation schedules and translation requests based on operational priorities.

Support continuous improvement in communication and translation processes.

Job Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Languages, Translation, Interpretation, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia (speaking, reading, and writing).

Strong verbal interpretation skills, with the ability to translate accurately during live discussions.

Previous experience in interpretation or translation is preferred.

Experience in a manufacturing, electronics, or engineering environment will be an added advantage.

Ability to understand and learn technical and manufacturing terminology.

Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Able to work independently, manage multiple requests, and respond to urgent operational needs.

Able to work from Monday to Saturday

High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including production floor activities.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Exposure to cross-functional operations, technical discussions, and management communication.

Opportunity to develop professional interpretation and technical translation skills.

Work closely with various departments, customers, and suppliers.

We are a team of committed professionals passionate about contract manufacturing. Since our establishment in 2019, backed by our parent companies—Airline Mechanical Company Ltd (since 1969) and CINCARIA Sdn Bhd (since 1997)—we have strengthened our capabilities in manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution. Our dedication to professional ethics and excellence continues to drive AMC Cincaria Sdn Bhd’s growth, customer satisfaction, and corporate success.

We are a team of committed professionals passionate about contract manufacturing. Since our establishment in 2019, backed by our parent companies—Airline Mechanical Company Ltd (since 1969) and CINCARIA Sdn Bhd (since 1997)—we have strengthened our capabilities in manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution. Our dedication to professional ethics and excellence continues to drive AMC Cincaria Sdn Bhd’s growth, customer satisfaction, and corporate success.