What are the responsibilities and job description for the Japanese Translator position at TOYOTETSU NORTH AMERICA?
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.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, or four (4) years of related experience and a high school diploma or G.E.D., or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Must be fluent in both English and Japanese.
- Proficient in PC operations and system software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Interpersonal skills (teamwork, customer orientation).
- Communication (verbal communication, listening, written communication).
- Performance skills (accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency).
- Confidentiality (ability to handle sensitive and confidential information).
- Personal characteristics (motivation/commitment, flexibility, assertiveness).
- Cultural competency (ability to work effectively across cultural differences and adapt communication accordingly).