Translator – Production Support – Japanese / English
Location: De Soto, Kansas
Full-Time, Onsite
Total Compensation: Will be discussed during the interview
Relocation support is available
Day shift (8h/day, 5 days a week) or Night Shift (12h/day, 3-4 days a week)
Summary
A Japanese-English bilingual professional is needed to support translation, interpretation, and production-related operations in a manufacturing and construction environment. This role will serve as a key communication bridge between Japanese expatriates and local employees while supporting production, engineering, and construction teams through accurate translations, interpretation, and technical coordination.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Breakdown of Responsibilities
70% Translation & Interpretation
- Translate business, technical, and administrative documents between Japanese and English
- Interpret meetings, conference calls, and daily communications between Japanese and local staff
- Translate emails, reports, manuals, policies, presentations, contracts, and other business documents
- Review and edit translated materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality
- Maintain terminology databases and translation memory tools
- Conduct terminology and linguistic research as needed
30% Production & Engineering Support
- Support manufacturing, engineering, and construction-related projects through effective communication and coordination
- Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to facilitate project execution
- Assist with communication between stakeholders to ensure timely completion of project deliverables
- Provide administrative and operational support related to production activities as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary interpreter between Japanese expatriates and local employees
- Provide interpretation support for meetings, conference calls, and daily operations
- Translate technical and non-technical documents accurately and efficiently
- Prepare and translate correspondence, reports, and other business materials
- Support production and engineering teams by facilitating bilingual communication
- Maintain translation quality standards and terminology consistency
- Be available to support occasional communications outside normal business hours to coordinate with teams in Japan
- Work in a manufacturing and construction environment while following all required safety procedures
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Business-level fluency in Japanese and English (spoken and written)
- Professional translation and interpretation experience in a business or technical environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
- Ability to translate technical information accurately and efficiently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing or production processes
- Familiarity with battery manufacturing processes is a plus
- Experience working on engineering, construction, or industrial projects is preferred
Work Environment
- Manufacturing and construction site environment
- Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary, including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, masks, and other protective equipment as required
- No direct construction or production work is required for this position
