Japanese Translator
Summary
On-site Japanese-English translator/interpreter at Fukai Toyotetsu Indiana (Jamestown, IN), providing consecutive interpretation, written translation, and daily-living support (school, medical) for Japanese staff and families, plus HR event/project help. A language-support role with no software/IT technologies involved.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide consecutive interpretation between languages.
- Interpret complete statements from one language into another and convey responses back into the original language during consecutive interpretation.
- Express either approximate or exact translation, depending on the nature of the occasion.
- Interpret and edit written documentation from one language to another.
- Support Japanese coordinators, visitors, and supporters assigned from the Japanese parent company and their families.
- Provide daily living support, including school and medical interpretation assistance, among other needs.
- Assist in coordinating employee activities (e.g., company picnics, community events).
- Assist the Human Resource Manager with special projects as needed.
- Be available to support urgent interpretation needs on an as-needed basis.