Interpreter/Translator (Japanese)

F & P America Manufacturing, Inc.; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

100% paid uniforms

Job summary

F & P America Manufacturing, Inc. seeks a bilingual support role in Troy, Ohio. Responsibilities include translating and interpreting documents, assisting executives in meetings, and managing travel arrangements for visitors from Japan.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Japanese, with a preference for individuals who have prior experience in a manufacturing environment. The role offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits including medical and paid time off, and opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must speak both English and Japanese fluently.
• Read and write Japanese kanji at a fluent level.
• Previous interpreting and translation experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents for manufacturing management.
• Interpret in formal/informal meetings.
• Make travel/hotel/rental car reservations.
• Check Board members mail box daily.
• Purchase office supplies.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Japanese

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Support Manufacturing support groups including the Board of Directors through interpretation and translation duties of various manufacturing management activities.

Responsibilities

Translate documents (presentation materials, technical documents, manuals, emails, etc) for manufacturing management.

Interpret in formal/informal meetings for Production Departments & executive management.

Other tasks/duties as instructed by Board members.

Assist visitors / supporters from Japan - Make travel/hotel/rental car reservations if requested.

Air Tickets, Hotel, Rental Car, Restaurants reservations - Make above reservations for NMG members and other visitors when requested.

Check Board members mail box daily.

Purchase Office Supplies.

Pick up the purchased item(s) arrives at the cage.

Other tasks/duties as instructed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Speak both English and Japanese fluently
• Read and write Japanese kanji at a fluent level
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Previous interpreting and translation experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Plant and office environment.

Benefits

F&P America Manufacturing offers competitive salaries and overtime, at straight-time, after 50 hours per week. Additional eligible pay includes bonus potential. We offer excellent benefits (Medical, dental and vision as little as $8 per week for all), including generous Paid Time Off, 401k with employer match, and 100% paid uniforms. Must be able to pass a post‑offer drug screen as well as a criminal background check.