Japanese Translator

Kelly; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Japanese Translator in Huntsville, AL for a 1-year contract with potential extension. The role offers housing allowance and mileage reimbursement for out-of-state candidates and involves translating between Japanese and English in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include live interpretation, written translation, and serving as a liaison during meetings. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of translation experience and strong Japanese language skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years’ translator/interpreter experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Japanese language skills (reading, writing, speaking) required.
• Good communication, collaborative mindset, and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Listen to, understand, and translate spoken or written statements between languages.
• Reproduce statements in another language for diverse audiences.
• Facilitate effective communication between parties who do not share a language.
• Attend conferences/meetings and act as official translator to mediate discussions.
• Relay concepts and ideas between languages as needed.
• Report to the Language Services Manager.

Skills

Japanese language skills (Reading, Wri

Translator/Interpreter experience

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Rate: $30-32/hour, depending on experience

Location: Huntsville, AL

Contract Type: 1 year contract, extension possible

• Housing allowance and mileage reimbursement provided for out of state candidates!

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Japanese Translator to work at a premier client in Huntsville. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $32/hr + depending on experience

Why You Should Apply To Be a Japanese Translator

• Work for a premier client in Huntsville
• 1 year contract with opportunity to extend long term
• Housing Allowance Offered for Out of State Candidates
• Reimbursement for work commute mileage
• Opportunity to work in a manufacturing environment

What’s a typical day as a Japanese Translator?

You’ll be:

• Listening to, understanding, and translating spoken or written statements from one language to another
• Reproducing statements in another language for unique listening or reading audience
• Facilitating effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language
• Attending conferences and meetings and acting as official translator to mediate discussion
• Relaying concepts and ideas between languages
• Reporting to the Language Services Manager

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Have 1+ years’ experience in a Translator or Interpreter role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Have Japanese language skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking)
• Possess good communication skills; a collaborative mindset; and customer service skills

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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