Bilingual Translator & HR Liaison — Manufacturing Ops

Gunze Plastics & Engineering Corporation of America; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Olathe, Kansas, seeks a highly skilled Japanese Translator to facilitate communication between Japanese management and local teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Japanese Language or related field, 2-3 years of translation experience, and proficiency in Japanese and English. Responsibilities include translating documents and providing real-time interpretation during meetings. The role is vital for smooth collaboration between partners and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of professional translation/interpretation experience in a manufacturing context.
• JLPT N1 or equivalent proficiency is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical documents and operational procedures between Japanese and English.
• Provide real-time interpretation during meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Proficiency in Japanese and English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong knowledge of technical vocabulary

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Japanese Language or related field

Tools

MS Office

Translation software tools

Job description

A manufacturing company in Olathe, Kansas, seeks a highly skilled Japanese Translator to facilitate communication between Japanese management and local teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Japanese Language or related field, 2-3 years of translation experience, and proficiency in Japanese and English. Responsibilities include translating documents and providing real-time interpretation during meetings. The role is vital for smooth collaboration between partners and manufacturing operations.