THK Manufacturing of America, Inc. (TMA) located in Hebron, Ohio is looking for a bilingual Japanese speaking individual to support effective communication between Japanese-speaking and English-speaking staff in a manufacturing environment. This position responsibilities would include interpretation, translation, and select administrative support.
Interpretation
- Serve as an interpreter for meetings, presentations, interviews, and on-the-floor training sessions as needed.
- Provide interpretation support during visits from auditors or other non-THK external parties.
- Assist employees with day-to-day communication needs across departments.
Translation
- Translate written materials for TMA staff, including but not limited to controlled operation sheets for new or revised manufacturing processes, presentations, and email communications.
Cultural Liaison
- Act as a cultural liaison between Japanese and American employees.
- Provide guidance and consultation related to problem solving, conflict resolution, cultural awareness, and employee-relations matters.
THK Philosophy amp; Member Morale
- Support understanding and alignment with THK’s mission, vision, values, business strategy, policies, and procedure.
- Help ensure company operations are conducted in compliance with established policies and standards.
Other Duties
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Japanese.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret between Japanese and English with minimal preparation.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills. Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information with discretion.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word).
Education
- Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Japanese Language, East Asian Studies, or a related field, or High School Diploma/GED with JLPT Level 2 (or equivalent).
Experience
- 1–2 years of professional translation and/or interpretation experience preferred
Why THK?
At THK, we don’t just offer jobs, we build careers. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Personal time
- 401k Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Maternity amp; Paternity Leave
- Company-Paid Uniforms
- A culture of support, respect, and opportunity
Our Core Values – The TMA Way:
- Respect
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Customer Focus
- Positive Attitude
If you're looking for a company that values hard work and dedication and provides a path to a bright future—we want to hear from you!