Translator (English/Spanish) - 1st shift

Hyosung Hico Ltd; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyosung Hico Ltd in Memphis, TN is seeking a bilingual translator for operations/production. The ideal candidate will translate technical documents from Spanish to English and vice versa, ensuring clarity and adherence to standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and fluency in both languages. Additional responsibilities include supporting production skills and improving operational policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in translation or interpretation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and build good relationships.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate technology and engineering documents between Spanish and English.
• Organize and finalize translated material for clarity and style.
• Support improvements to internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish and English

Excellent proofreading skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PC

Photocopier

Job description

Job Category: OPERATIONS/PRODUCTION

Requisition Number: TRANS001600

• Posted : May 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Responsible for listening, understanding and translating spoken statements interchangeably in Spanish and English.
• Speak, relay messages, clearly, accurately and quickly.
• Translate a variety of material, particularly technological and engineering documentation, from Spanish to English (and vice-versa) in various production and business settings.
• Organize translated material and finalize translation according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
• Retain and develop specialist knowledge on technical areas of translation.
• Willingness to learn and perform the job skills in production, while gaining a firm understanding of the transformer industry.
• Compile technical terms and information terms into glossaries and terminology.
• Apply cultural knowledge to produce a meaningful translation of the original message.

THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.

THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Support and make recommendations to improve HICO policies and procedures.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years of related experiences, as a translator, interpreter or similar role.
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken)
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
• Developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MS Office, ability to meet deadlines, grasp new concepts, has the ability to build good relationships.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and climb stairs or ladders.
• Stand and walk minimum 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, stretch, twist, crawl, kneel, and reach above the shoulders frequently as required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to use all applicable PPE including but not limited to hard hat, safety toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Ability to creatively work through manufacturing challenges as they arise.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as: PC, photocopier, etc.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing projects and workload.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Ability to analyze data.

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