Mandarin-English Translator

HotFoot Recruiters; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Job summary

HotFoot Recruiters is seeking a Mandarin-English Translator in North Phoenix, AZ, to facilitate communication on a semiconductor construction project. The ideal candidate should fluently communicate between Mandarin and English-speaking teams, ensuring clarity across all levels of project stakeholders.

This full-time position involves providing interpretation at meetings, translating documents, and assisting project staff with precise communication. A background in construction or technical fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent Mandarin Chinese and English communication skills required.
• Strong verbal interpretation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Comfortable working on-site in an active construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide verbal interpretation between Mandarin- and English-speaking employees, supervisors, and project stakeholders.
• Translate written communications and project-related documents as needed.
• Attend field meetings and coordination discussions to support clear communication.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin Chinese and English

Strong verbal interpretation skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Reliability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HotFoot Recruiters is hiring a Mandarin-English Translator to support communication on an active semiconductor construction project in North Phoenix, AZ. This role is ideal for a bilingual professional who can communicate clearly between Mandarin- and English-speaking field teams, supervisors, project staff, and business stakeholders.

Position

Mandarin-English Translator

Location

North Phoenix, AZ | Construction Site

Type

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Pay Rate

$27/hr + Overtime

Start Date

ASAP

Responsibilities

• Provide verbal interpretation between Mandarin- and English-speaking employees, supervisors, field crews, and project stakeholders.
• Support daily communication involving jobsite instructions, safety expectations, scheduling updates, work assignments, and project coordination.
• Translate written communications, meeting notes, forms, reports, notices, and project-related documents as needed.
• Attend field meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, walkthroughs, and coordination discussions to support clear communication.
• Help ensure information is accurately communicated between U.S.-based and Mandarin-speaking teams.
• Assist project staff with follow-up communication and clarification of field issues.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when interpreting sensitive business or personnel discussions.
• Work safely and professionally within an active construction site environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent Mandarin Chinese and English communication skills required.
• Strong verbal interpretation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Comfortable working on-site in an active construction environment.
• Construction, engineering, MEP, semiconductor, manufacturing, or technical translation experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and communicate basic construction, safety, and project terminology.
• Strong organization, professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable wearing required PPE and following all jobsite safety procedures.
• Able to work overtime as project needs require.
• Basic Microsoft Office and documentation skills preferred.