Japanese - English Interpreter/Translator

Toyotetsu North America; Town of Somerset (WI); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Toyotetsu North America is seeking a full-time interpreter based in Somerset, KY. The role involves interpreting communications and supporting Japanese coordinators in various capacities.

Qualified candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and be fluent in English and Japanese. The position offers opportunities to assist with essential daily needs and requires proficiency in computer software.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be fluent in both English and Japanese.
• Proficient in computer operations and software.

Responsabilidades

• Provide consecutive interpretation between languages.
• Support Japanese coordinators and local staff.
• Assist with daily living needs including medical interpretation.

Conocimientos

Fluency in English

Fluency in Japanese

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Job Location: Toyotetsu America Inc - Somerset, KY 42503
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: First
Job Category: Administration
Job Purpose: Interpret spoken and written communications between languages; support Japanese coordinators and local staff in effective communication; assist coordinators with their daily living needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive interpretation between languages.
• Interpret complete statements from one language into another and convey responses back into the original language during consecutive interpretation.
• Express either approximate or exact translation, depending on the nature of the occasion.
• Interpret and edit written documentation from one language to another.
• Support Japanese coordinators, visitors, and supporters assigned from the Japanese parent company and their families.
• Provide daily living support, including school and medical interpretation assistance, among other needs.
• Assist in coordinating team member activities (e.g., company picnics, community events, etc).
• Assist Human Resource management with special projects as needed.
• Be available to support urgent interpretation needs on an as-needed basis.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree, or four (4)+ years of related experience and a high school diploma or G.E.D., or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be fluent in both English and Japanese.
• Proficient in computer operations and system software, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Interpersonal skills (teamwork, customer orientation).
• Communication (verbal communication, listening, written communication).
• Performance skills (accuracy with detail, planning, prioritizing, organizing, efficiency).
• Confidentiality (ability to handle sensitive and confidential information).
• Personal characteristics (motivation/commitment, flexibility, assertiveness).
• Cultural competency (ability to work effectively across cultural differences and adapt communication accordingly).