Onsite Bilingual Japanese–English Interpreter (Manufacturing)

DirectPath Recruiting Services; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DirectPath Recruiting Services in Madison, AL seeks a bilingual Japanese-English Interpreter/Translator to bridge language and cultural gaps across the organization. The role supports meetings, document translation, and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have fluent Japanese and English, experience in interpretation and translation, and the ability to coordinate meetings and assist multiple departments while maintaining strict confidentiality

Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese and English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Experience providing Japanese-English interpretation and written translation.
• Strong understanding of Japanese and American business cultures and professional communication.

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 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.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/English

Interpretation experience

Translation skills

Confidentiality

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DirectPath Recruiting Services in Madison, AL seeks a bilingual Japanese-English Interpreter/Translator to bridge language and cultural gaps across the organization. The role supports meetings, document translation, and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have fluent Japanese and English, experience in interpretation and translation, and the ability to coordinate meetings and assist multiple departments while maintaining strict confidentiality