Interpreter

(JSC) Jefferson Southern Corporation; Rockmart (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Rockmart, Georgia is seeking a bilingual interpreter to facilitate communication between Japanese and American staff. The role involves interpreting during various operational discussions, translating documents, and assisting Japanese personnel with their stay in the U.S. The ideal candidate should possess strong Japanese and English language skills, with experience in a professional environment. This position supports cross-functional teams and production initiatives to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Japanese and English for interpretation.
• Experience in professional settings, especially in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret for technical discussions and meetings
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as interpreter for the President and Japanese staff.
• Provide interpretation support in daily operations and technical discussions.
• Translate documents and presentations across departments.
• Support communication between Japanese and American leaders during problem-solving and initiatives.
• Translate documents, presentations, reports, and emails across departments.
• Interpret during staff trainings and Japanese staff orientation.
• Interpret during daily production and morning meetings; translate customer materials as needed.
• Assist Japanese staff with their stay in the U.S., including accommodations and relocation support.
• Support cross-functional meetings and production improvement initiatives requiring Japanese/English interpretation.

Skills

Japanese to English interpretation

Cultural communication

Problem-solving support

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Jefferson Southern Corp
1000 Marquette Road
Rockmart, GA 30153, USA

• Serve as interpreter for the President, Japanese staff, and Japanese guests (e.g., G-TEKT, JIC, JEC visitors) as requested.
• Provide high-level interpretation support between Japanese and American staff to ensure clear communication in daily production operations, manufacturing activities, and technical discussions.
• Interpret for production-related matters including troubleshooting, process improvements, equipment discussions, quality concerns, and operational meetings on the production floor.
• Support communication between Japanese production leaders, engineers, and American associates during problem-solving activities and manufacturing initiatives.
• Serve as translator for documents, presentations, reports, and email communications across all departments.
• Interpret during staff training sessions and Japanese staff orientation as part of JSC introductory training.
• Interpret communication during daily production and morning meetings.
• Translate presentations and materials for customers and external partners.
• Assist Japanese technical and production staff with matters concerning their stay in the U.S., including but not limited to accommodations, relocation support, family matters, and general assistance.
• Support cross-functional meetings, production improvement initiatives, and other operational discussions requiring Japanese/English interpretation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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