POSITION: (2) Japanese Translator / Interpreter Night Shift
LOCATION: Reno ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: Minimally April 1-May 31 (with potential to extend)
SCHEDULE/ REMOTE FLEXIBILITY: Night Shift (with flexibility to support Day Shift as needed)
WORK HOURS: 7pm-7am HOURS PER WEEK: 40
PLACEMENT TYPE: Contract
Job Summary: The Interpreter is proficient in spoken/written Japanese and English. This person is bilingual or a native speaker of Japanese or English and has a minimum of equivalent to the ILR Level 3+ proficiency (Professional working proficiency Plus) in a non-native language (Japanese or English). This person shall perform consecutive interpreting and document translations in both directions (JPEN) to support and facilitate communication between Japanese and local personnel. This person shall learn or quickly acquire and apply the relevant English and Japanese terminology/vocabulary used within the assigned department of client and become familiar with the relevant production processes and equipment in order to interpret effectively between Japanese nationals and local personnel on a variety of technical and non-technical subjects. This person not only possesses strong verbal and written communication skills but can identify cultural gaps between parties, has good situational awareness and is adaptable to different situations. This person shall always exhibit a professional demeanor maintaining impartiality between parties, and refrains from conduct that may give an appearance of bias. The Interpreter I shall interpret content such as scheduling, administrative topics, non-technical as well as technical discussions in the assigned section.
Preferred Qualifications:
Received advance level Japanese-English translation and interpretation training or 1-2 years professional interpreting experience.
2+ years interpreting experience with exposure to manufacturing, and/or production, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, and/or maintenance and repair.
Has lived and studied and/or worked professionally in both Japan and the U.S. (or another English-speaking country).
Has knowledge on the basics of lean manufacturing/TPS/Six sigma
2+ years translation experience using CAT tools with exposure to technical fields such as automotive, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, IT, programming, chemistry, or material sciences.
Preferred License(s):
None Preferred Certification(s):
Interpreting or translation certificate, or membership to an interpreting or translation association
Fortune 500 Global company
Nigel...unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus ( is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution,...
At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your...
...Remote Performance Telemedicine Physician Kick Health Part-Time Remote || MA, PA, IL, SC, FL, TX Specialties: Emergency Medicine | Internal Medicine | Family Medicine | Psychiatry | Sleep Medicine Make a Real Impact in Performance Medicine Join Kick...
...home. You can make a difference in your community by supporting people facing homelessness or housing insecurity. Join Heading Home Corps as a Housing Resource Navigator and you'll spend your days at a nonprofit organization or public agency that has a mission in housing...
A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge... ...information* Establishing and updating client records* Preparing necessary forms for filing taxes* Advising clients about tax...