Japanese-English Interpreter/Translator and Administrative Assistant-Full time or Part-Time Job Num: 57318 h5

Job Description

Contractor: Interpreter/Translator (both Full time and Part-Time available)

Job Description

Position Type: Contract/Temporary

Position Duration: 1 year (with possible extension)

Position Location: Pendergrass, GA, with occasional meetings offsite or at sister facilities

Position Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Overtime as needed

Part-Time Available: 4 or 5 hours/day for 5 days a week

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Position Description:

Facilitation of communication between English and Japanese speakers through interpretation and translation requiring understanding of English/Japanese language, phrases, cultural awareness/context, and effective communication techniques. Ability to work with written and verbal communication to effectively support understanding between parties in a manufacturing setting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Carefully listens to or reads content-including jargon and acronyms-in the original language. Understands and analyzes what is being said or written, and effectively and accurately translates the message, intent, and nuances being communicated. Reproduces statements or questions in the desired output language. Facilitates effective communication among individuals, companies, or other interested parties. Provides simultaneous interpretation (SI) or consecutive interpretation (CI) depending on the desired outcome. Uses equipment such as microphones or headsets to ensure precise and timely translations or interpretations. Gathers, develops, and maintains lists of terminology and information that may be used in technical translations such as manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering. Data entry and ordering such as consumables, tools, equipment, and service parts are also requested. Protects the confidentiality of information and adheres to any related ethical or professional codes. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Fluency in and thorough understanding of the primary language(s) being translated. Superior verbal and written communication skills in the applicable languages. Excellent listening skills and auditory recall to remember spoken words and to accurately reproduce them in the desired language. Computer operation including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Ability to appropriately understand and respond to culturally sensitive situations, perspectives, and phrases. Ability to work well under pressure and in intense situations. Education and Experience: Fluency in multiple languages required; Japanese and English are required. TOEIC score equivalent to 900 or higher, and Eiken Grade Pre-1 level or higher. It is preferable to have 2-3 years of experience in interpreting or using English in a manufacturing company. Experience in interpreting related to maintenance or manufacturing is preferable. Physical Demands: The employee constantly is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. This position will be required to walk around and stand in a production environment with cement floors during interpretation activity. The employee will need to comply with safety rules and uniforms that are required. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move at least 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

To apply please email your resume to airaha@pasona.com.

Job Details

City: Pendergrass State: GA Job Type: Temporary Job Pay Rate: 25.00 Languages: English;Japanese Hours of Operation: Benefits:

Contact Information

Job Owner: Laura Tanaka Job Owner Email : latanaka@pasona.com