Japanese Translator

Localization Academy Inc.; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Localization Academy Inc. in Madison, AL seeks a Japanese Interpreter / Japanese-English Translator to bridge communication between Japanese-speaking and English-speaking teams in a manufacturing setting.

You will interpret in meetings, translate documents, and support cross-functional projects, HR, finance, and operations as needed. Ideal candidates are fluent in both languages, with experience interpreting and translating and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese and English (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
• Experience providing Japanese–English interpretation and written translation.
• Strong understanding of Japanese and American business cultures and professional communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams).

Responsibilities

• Provide Japanese-English and English-Japanese interpretation during meetings, calls, presentations, training sessions, and daily communications.
• Translate business documents, emails, reports, presentations, procedures, and other written materials between Japanese and English.
• Support communication between Japanese and American employees, management, customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Serve as a cultural liaison bridging differences in Japanese and American business practices and communication styles.
• Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up communications.
• Provide cross-functional administrative support to departments when interpretation is not required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate, professional communication.
• Support employee communications, onboarding, training, and other business activities as needed.

Skills

Japanese language fluency

English language fluency

Interpretation

Translation

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Japanese Interpreter / Japanese-English Translator

Madison, AL | $50,000u2013$55,000 Annually | Full-Time | Onsite

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization in Madison, Alabama, to hire a Japanese Interpreter / Japanese-English Translator.

Are you fluent in Japanese and English? Do you have a passion for bridging cultural differences and helping teams communicate effectively?

This is an excellent opportunity for a bilingual professional with strong Japanese-English interpretation and translation skills who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and supporting multiple areas of a business.

The Japanese Interpreter will serve as a communication and cultural liaison between Japanese-speaking and English-speaking employees, management, customers, suppliers, and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Japanese-English and English-Japanese interpretation during meetings, conference calls, presentations, training sessions, and daily workplace communications.
• Translate business documents, emails, reports, presentations, procedures, and other written materials between Japanese and English.
• Support communication between Japanese and American employees, management, customers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Serve as a cultural liaison, helping bridge differences in Japanese and American business practices and communication styles.
• Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up communications.
• Provide cross-functional administrative support to departments such as Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, and Operations when interpretation services are not required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate, professional, and culturally appropriate communication.
• Support employee communications, onboarding, training, and other business activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in Japanese and English, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Demonstrated experience providing Japanese-English interpretation and written translation.
• Strong understanding of Japanese and American business cultures and professional communication practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information professionally.
• Flexibility to support meetings outside normal business hours when coordinating with participants in Japan.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or corporate business environment.
• Experience working with Japanese-affiliated companies or Japanese management.
• Previous experience supporting Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, or administrative functions.
• Experience with business correspondence, employee communications, and meeting coordination.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $50,000u2013$55,000-Could be more depending on experience

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off