• Greenfield, Indiana
• Manufacturing
• Annual salary: $50,000–$70,000 (depending on experience)
• Full Time regular employee
•  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
•  New

Job Description

【Position】
Interpreter Specialist (“Japanese Interpreter”)

【Summary】
A Japanese company specializing in fastener manufacturing for the automotive industry is seeking a Japanese/English interpreter to work directly under the production management manager in Greenfield, Indiana. The main role is to support Japanese expatriates (leaders and advisors) and provide real-time conference interpretation (simultaneous and consecutive) between English and Japanese. More than just language conversion, the position requires an understanding of the differences in culture and business practices between Japan and the United States, and the ability to promote smooth mutual understanding as a communication advisor.

【Essential Duties】

• Interpret in manufacturing-related meetings.

• Interpret in Production Control management and production system-related meetings.

• Translate manufacturing-related documents.

• Translate production management and production system-related documents.

• Manage Production KPI data (collection, entry, sharing, and management).

• Perform administrative duties in the Production Control department as per the Manager’s instructions.

• Advise Japanese coordinators and American managers on cultural differences and business practice differences to promote understanding and smooth communication.

• Advise speakers/listeners to improve the interpretation environment.

• Carry out Quality Manager’s and Japanese coordinators’ requests.

• Backup other interpreters in other areas.

• Understand production processes for better interpretation and translation.

• Other duties as assigned by quality management.

【Salary / Benefit】

• On-site Health Clinic

• On-site Cafeteria

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

• Company paid short-term disability and life insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Other benefit plans and packages available for election

【Holidays】

【Qualifications】

• Bachelor's degree and 1 – 3 years of interpretation experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).

• Must have excellent communication skills in Japanese and English (including writing skills).

• Strong understanding of cultural differences and expectations for both American and Japanese team members.

• Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills.

• Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills.

• Ability to build strong working relationships, learn quickly, and have strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Confident with Microsoft Office Suite.

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