Translator - Japanese / English

Location: De Soto, Kansas

Full-Time, Onsite

Salary: 55k - 80k/year + Relocation Assistance

*Accepting applicants from Entry to Senior Level

Job Description

Overview

As a translator in production support, your primary role is to translate and edit various business documents and provide technical support for manufacturing in production, engineering, and construction. You will also manage a terminology database and serve as an interpreter for verbal communications. Close collaboration with construction or production teams is essential for smooth project execution and effective stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

Summary: We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.

As a Translator – Production Support , your primary responsibility is translating and editing various business documents, such as corporate communications, internal/external presentations, proposals, and contracts from one language to another. You will also authenticate and produce documents that adhere to company style guides and quality standards. In addition, the role involves conducting terminology and linguistic research and maintaining a terminology database using memory software tools. Furthermore, you will serve as an interpreter for spoken communications.

Secondary Responsibilities : The additional or concurrent responsibilities involve providing technical support for manufacturing in one or more areas, encompassing construction and production. Close collaboration with construction or production teams is vital to ensure seamless project execution, timely production or engineering deliverables delivery, and effective communication among all stakeholders.

Essential Duties:

• Interpret between Japanese expats and domestic staff.
• Provide interpretation for various meetings as well as telephone conferences.
• Translate technical and non-technical documents including policies, instructions, and manuals when necessary.
• Compose and translate emails, reports, and various administrative functions.
• Ability to translate from Japanese to English and English to Japanese
• Willingness to work in a construction environment and wear appropriate PPE (no construction/production activities are included in the position).
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities will significantly contribute to the success of our production or engineering projects.
• The shifting of focus between primary and secondary responsibilities is expected. Maintaining close collaboration with your team and being readily available to offer support as necessary is essential. Moreover, you are anticipated to fulfill any associated responsibilities within the scope of your professional practice.

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic/Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Technical degree with a focus on manufacturing or equivalent education and experience.

Essential Qualifications:

• Proficiency in both Japanese and English languages at a business level is a prerequisite. Exceptional communication skills in English and Japanese speaking, reading, and writing are essential.
• Translator / interpreter experience in a business/ technical environment
• Ability to translate quickly and accurately.
• Skilled in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of battery production process.
• Manufacturing industry preferred

To apply, please send your resume to