Mandarin Translator

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. is seeking Mandarin Translators to support our partner in Phoenix, AZ. This temporary-to-hire role involves on-site and office work supporting engineers, contractors, and vendors on construction sites and in office environments.

You will translate and facilitate communication across multilingual teams, with a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule and compensation ranging from $28 to $35 per hour, DOE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of translation/interpretation experience in bilingual environments.
• Upper-intermediate proficiency (B2) in Mandarin and English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Deliver translation and direct support to engineers, project teams, and management on construction sites and in office environments.
• Organize and maintain construction and engineering documentation and status reports.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Bilingual (Mandarin/English)

Communication skills

Office software

Education

None

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Acara Solutions is targeting Mandarin Translators to work with our partner located out in Phoenix, AZ who specializes in Manufacturing.

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Industry: Semiconductor
Compensation:$28 to $35/hr DOE
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

About the Opportunity:

• Perform administrative support for engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide direct support, including but not limited to communication and translation, to engineers, project teams, construction specialists, specialized trades, and management on construction sites (both non-cleanroom and cleanroom areas) and in office environments.
• Organize, update, and maintain comprehensive construction and engineering documentation and status reports, ensuring all digital and paper records are accurate, current, and readily retrievable.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances, defects, or deviations from quality and safety standards in both construction and cleanroom areas.
• Participate in regular cleanroom and safety training as required.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, global environment: Work alongside engineers, contractors, and international teams where your Mandarin language skills are highly valued and make a direct impact every day.
• Dynamic and hands-on role: Split your time between office and on-site environments, supporting real-time communication on active construction and engineering projects.
• Professional growth: Gain exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing processes while building experience in technical translation, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Structured schedule & stability: Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with the opportunity to transition from contract to a long-term career.
• Safety-first culture: Be part of a team that prioritizes training, compliance, and high standards in both cleanroom and construction environments.

Why This Is an Exciting Opportunity

• Be part of a booming industry: The semiconductor space is rapidly growing, offering long-term career potential and stability.
• Make a direct impact: Play a key role in ensuring clear communication across multilingual teams, helping drive project success and operational efficiency.
• Expand your technical expertise: Work closely with engineering and construction teams, gaining valuable insight into specialized trades and advanced manufacturing environments.
• High visibility role: Your contributions will be essential to daily operations, giving you strong exposure to leadership, project teams, and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in translation and interpretation or working in a bilingual environment, preferably in an industrial or construction setting.
• Upper-intermediate proficiency (B2 level) in Mandarin and English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate computer, organizational, and record-keeping skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Exceptional adaptability to rapidly changing priorities in a dynamic, diverse, and demanding construction and cleanroom operational environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn construction-related knowledge and subject matter.

What Sets you apart:

• Advanced proficiency (C1 level) in Mandarin and English.
• Ability to translate in Spanish is a plus

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.