Japanese Language Industrial Interpreter & Documentation Specialist

AGC Automotive; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Automotive in Kentucky seeks a bilingual Japanese–English interpreter/translator to support Production and Maintenance teams, ensuring safety, efficiency, and clear communication on the plant floor. You will provide real-time interpretation during meetings, translate procedures and reports, and draft bilingual correspondence while safeguarding confidential information.

This role requires strong organization and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese and English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience in translation/interpretation or related field preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation during meetings, conference calls, training sessions, and plant tours.
• Translate documents, reports, and procedures with precision and professionalism.
• Draft, edit, and maintain bilingual business correspondence in Japanese and English.
• Compile information, prepare summaries, and create reports as requested.
• Safeguard confidential information and sensitive business materials.

Skills

Japanese

English

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

A day in this roleYou start your morning in a cross-functional huddle, switching seamlessly between Japanese and English as production leaders outline priorities. Before lunch, you guide a plant tour for visiting coordinators, interpreting questions on safety and equipment. Your afternoon is focused time: translating a set of procedures, refining bilingual correspondence, and compiling a concise report that helps managers make decisions. At any point, you may be called to support Production or Maintenance teams—wherever communication clarity is most critical.Role overviewAs a bilingual bridge across departments, you enable accurate, professional Japanese–English interpretation and translation that keeps our manufacturing operations aligned, safe, and moving forward. Based on business needs, assignments may align to Production or Maintenance.Core deliverablesProvide real-time interpretation during meetings, conference calls, training sessions, plant tours, and routine business interactions.Translate documents, reports, presentations, procedures, and correspondence with precision and professionalism.Facilitate communication among Japanese coordinators, managers, and team members to ensure shared understanding and collaboration.Compile information, prepare summaries, and create reports as requested.Draft, edit, and maintain clear business correspondence in both Japanese and English.Safeguard confidential information and sensitive business materials.Deliver dedicated interpretation and translation support to Production and/or Maintenance activities.Assist with special projects and general administrative tasks as needed.Adhere to company safety, environmental, and operational policies and procedures.QualificationsFluent in Japanese and English, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal abilities with solid organization and time management.Comfort managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.Meticulous attention to detail and a professional demeanor.Thrives both independently and in team environments.Prior professional interpretation/translation experience preferred.Education & experienceAssociate degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Background in translation, interpretation, administration, or related fields preferred.Manufacturing environment experience preferred.Technical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook).Strong document preparation, editing, and report-writing capabilities.Work environmentManufacturing setting with regular interaction alongside production and maintenance teams.Exposure to variable temperatures, including hot conditions.Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment while following all safety requirements.