Translator (English/Spanish) - 1st shift

Hyosung HICO LTD.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyosung HICO LTD. is seeking an experienced Translator to work in Memphis, TN. The role requires fluency in Spanish and English, and involves translating various materials, especially in technological contexts.

The ideal candidate will have excellent proofreading skills and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience. This position also includes physical tasks in a manufacturing setting, so candidates should be prepared for an active work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a translator or similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Responsibilities

• Translate between Spanish and English for spoken statements.
• Organize translated material to meet standards.
• Compile technical terms into glossaries.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish and English

Excellent proofreading skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Translate between Spanish and English by 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 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.

Non-Essential Functions

• 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.
• Time management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, ability to meet deadlines, grasp new concepts, and build good relationships.

Physical/Mental Characteristics of the Position and Environmental Factors of the Workplace

• 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.