Japanese Translator (Sparks) Full Time on the ground

Translator-1 (PNA) # 1052118

Job Description:

• The Interpreter is proficient in spoken/written Japanese and English.

• This person is bilingual or a native speaker of Japanese or English and has a minimum of equivalent to the ILR Level 3+ proficiency (Professional working proficiency Plus) in a non-native language (Japanese or English).

• This person shall perform consecutive interpreting and document translations in both directions (JP⇔EN) to support and facilitate communication between Japanese and local personnel.

• This person shall learn or quickly acquire and apply the relevant English and Japanese terminology/vocabulary used within the assigned department of PECNA and become familiar with the relevant production processes and equipment in order to interpret effectively between Japanese nationals and local personnel on a variety of technical and non-technical subjects.

• This person not only possesses strong verbal and written communication skills but can identify cultural gaps between parties, has good situational awareness and is adaptable to different situations.

• This person shall always exhibit a professional demeanor maintaining impartiality between parties, and refrains from conduct that may give an appearance of bias.

• The Interpreter I shall interpret content such as scheduling, administrative topics, non-technical as well as technical discussions in the assigned section.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Received advance level Japanese-English translation and interpretation training or 1-2 years professional interpreting experience.

• 2+ years interpreting experience with exposure to manufacturing, and/or production, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, and/or maintenance and repair.

• Has lived and studied and/or worked professionally in both Japan and the U.S. (or another English-speaking country).

• Has knowledge on the basics of lean manufacturing/TPS/Six sigma

• 2+ years translation experience using CAT tools with exposure to technical fields such as automotive, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, IT, programming, chemistry, or material sciences.

Preferred License(s):

• None

Preferred Certification(s):

• Interpreting or translation certificate, or membership to an interpreting or translation association

Essential Duties:

• Follows all company and departmental policies and procedures.

• Must be able to maintain active communication with management and other employees about all job-related concerns and informs the Lead/Supervisor when problems occur.

• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.

• Interprets in a variety of settings including onsite, in-person 1 on 1 or group meetings.

• Learns relevant terminology in both languages to effectively interpret between parties and translate documents accurately.

• Demonstrates a proactive attitude, i.e. asking for clarification, to ensure understanding and good communication between the relevant parties.

• Communicates with the supervisor to report the progress of the assignments and problem solving, and follows the directions of the supervisor.

• Uses software applications on a laptop and/or a smartphone to communicate promptly within the team in both English and Japanese.

• Completes relevant training as needed.

• Other duties may be assigned to support Japanese nationals within the organization. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications:

Requirements – Required and/or Preferred Education:

• Basic/Required: High School Diploma or GED.

• Preferred: 2-year Associates or Bachelor’s degree in language specialized in Japanese or English, linguistics, education, engineering field or equivalent experience and/or Technical degree with a focus on manufacturing or equivalent education and experience.

Essential Qualifications:

• Being exceptional communicator

• Capable of interpreting in consecutive mode

• Computer skills and experience with applications in the Microsoft Suite.

• Must be punctual, attentive, people-oriented and a team player.

• Exceptional language ability and excels at being the go-between for parties from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Feels comfortable speaking in front of groups.

• Motivated to learn and gain a basic understanding of various technical fields.

• Aligns to our seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

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