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Neaton Rome

Japanese Translator / Interpreter

Rome, GA · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

... Japanese 2) Provide oral translation for meetings between Japanese and American associates 3) ... The hours for this role are Full-time, Permanent * Salary dependent on experience * Leave benefits ...

TG Kentucky Corporation

Japanese Translator

Lebanon, KY

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Proficient in translation and communication of Japanese and English language Strong oral and ... POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are ...

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Japanese Translator / Interpreter

Neaton Rome

Rome, GA • On-site

$22 - $29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Primary Role in the Organization:
Improve organizational communication between Japanese and American associates while assisting Japanese associates and their families become acclimated to the United States
Reports To:
Human Resource Manager
Supervises:
NA
Responsibilities:
1) Translate speeches and written documentation from Japanese to English and
English to Japanese
2) Provide oral translation for meetings between Japanese and American associates
3) Provide support to Japanese associates and their families
4) Serve as a liaison between departments and management
Qualifications:
A. Experience
1) At least 1 or more years of interpreting experience preferred but not required
2) Experience with Microsoft Office - English and Japanese versions
3) General erudition and intimate familiarity with Japanese and American cultures
4) Extensive vocabulary in both Japanese and American languages
B. Education
High School
Requirements:
A. Physical Demands
Must be able to sit and perform keyboarding for extended periods of time
B. Equipment Usage
1) Computer
2) Basic Office Equipment (i.e. Copier, Fax, Etc.)
3) Telephone System
C. Mental/Cognitive Demands
1) Ability to interpret/translate with a capability in both English and Japanese
2) Ability to perform interpretation in English and Japanese (Specifically,
explaining what the speaker is saying in the target language while simultaneously
listening to the next statement, or be able to efficiently take notes for consecutive translation)
3) Ability to evaluate translations for clarity and accuracy of syntax and semantics and make
corrections
4) Intimate knowledge of Japanese and American cultures
5) Ability to work unsupervised and prioritize tasks
6) Ability to work flexible hours
7) Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
POSITION IS NOT REMOTE AND LOCATED IN ROME GEORGIA
Job salary and benefits
* Normal working days: weekdays
* Normal work shifts: First (day)
* The hours for this role are Full-time, Permanent
* Salary dependent on experience
* Leave benefits include Paid holidays, Vacation/paid time off and Medical
* Retirement benefits include 401K
* Insurance benefits include Dental, Health, Life, Disability, Health savings, Vision and Domestic Partner Coverage

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