Mandarin Translator

Aleron; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team-driven culture

Opportunity for career growth

People-first environment

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Mandarin Translator in Phoenix, AZ, to support communication between Mandarin-speaking teams and project leadership in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This temp-to-hire role involves both indoor and outdoor work on an active construction site.

You will perform translation, maintain documentation, and ensure effective communication while working in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have at least a year of translation experience and upper-intermediate proficiency in Mandarin and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in translation and interpretation or in a bilingual environment.
• Minimum 1 year of Upper-intermediate proficiency (B2 level) in Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative support for engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide communication and translation support on construction sites.
• Organize, update, and maintain comprehensive construction documentation.
• Document non-conformances, defects, or deviations from quality standards.
• Participate in cleanroom and safety training as required.

Skills

Mandarin and English proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title

Mandarin Translator

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type

Temp to Hire

Industry

Semiconductor

Compensation

$28 to $35/hr DOE

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

About the Opportunity

Join a leading semiconductor manufacturing project where you’ll serve as a key communication link between Mandarin‑speaking teams, engineers, contractors, and project leadership. This role is based on an active construction site and will involve working both indoors and outdoors while supporting day‑to‑day translation, communication, and administrative activities in a fast‑paced environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider‑we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

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.
• Minimum 1 year of Upper‑intermediate proficiency (B2 level) in Mandarin and English.

What Sets you apart

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Legal Requirements

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.