Japanese-English Interpreter/Translator

AGC AUTOMOTIVE Americas- Elizabethtown; Elizabethtown (KY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AGC Automotive Americas – Elizabethtown seeks a Japanese Translator/Interpreter to bridge communication between Japanese and English-speaking staff in a manufacturing environment. The role provides accurate interpretation and translation for meetings, training, and daily operations, supporting collaboration across production and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include translating documents, preparing reports, and drafting bilingual business correspondence, while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese and English with strong written and verbal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities to coordinate across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Experience in professional translation or interpretation preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide Japanese-English interpretation during meetings, calls, and tours.
• Translate documents, reports, presentations, procedures, and correspondence.
• Support cross-functional communication between Japanese and English speakers.
• Draft and maintain business correspondence in both languages.
• Follow safety and company policies in a manufacturing environment.

Connaissances

Bilingual Japanese-English

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Documentation

Meeting interpretation

Formation

Associate degree preferred

Translation/interpretation experience preferred

Manufacturing experience preferred

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Description du poste

Position SummaryThe Japanese Translator/Interpreter serves as a communication liaison between Japanese and English-speaking employees, coordinators, managers, and departments. This role provides accurate interpretation and translation services to support daily operations, maintain effective communication, and facilitate collaboration across the organization. Positions may be assigned to Production or Maintenance operations based on business needs.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide Japanese-English interpretation during meetings, conference calls, training sessions, plant tours, and daily business activities.Translate documents, reports, presentations, procedures, and correspondence accurately and professionally.Support communication between Japanese coordinators, management, and team members to ensure effective collaboration and understanding.Prepare reports, gather information, and summarize data as requested.Draft and maintain business correspondence in both Japanese and English.Maintain confidentiality of company information, records, and sensitive business matters.Support Production and/or Maintenance department activities through dedicated interpretation and translation services.Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as assigned.Follow all company safety, environmental, and operational policies and procedures.QualificationsFluent in both Japanese and English with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.High level of attention to detail and professionalism.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Previous professional translation or interpretation experience preferred.Education and ExperienceAssociate degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Professional translation, interpretation, administrative, or related experience preferred.Manufacturing experience preferred.Technical SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.Strong document preparation, editing, and report-writing skills.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in a manufacturing environment and may require regular interaction with production and maintenance teams.Employees may be exposed to varying temperatures, including hot conditions.Must be able to safely work in and around manufacturing equipment while following all company safety requirements.