Job Opening: Translator and Interpreter (M&C Tech, Indiana)

Translator and Interpreter

Washington, IN 47501

Full-time

Position Overview

Interpret oral and translate written text from one language into another.

Essential Job Functions:

Translate written or spoken language, both Japanese and English.
Use interpersonal, oral and/or written communication techniques to bridge the gap between English speaking and Japanese speaking employees.
Transcribe spoken or written information.
Understand second language.
Assist President, HR and Safety Manager in daily administrative duties.

Knowledge:

English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Foreign Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (Japanese) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing front office customer and personal services.
Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Personal/Technical Skills:

Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively in both English and Japanese.
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing in English and Japanese, as appropriate.

Tasks

Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.
Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms.
Listen to speakers’ statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations.
Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Work Conditions:

Open office environment, moderate to loud noise.
Standard automotive plan environment with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protecting, etc. Personal attire standards may apply.
Ability to sit, walk or stand for extensive periods of time.
May occasionally be required to lift up to 40 pounds.

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Experience:

About Paula

Paula lives in the vortex of academic life. She studies medieval Japanese history.