Technical Translator -Japanese and English

Translator – Production Support – Japanese / English

Location:

De Soto, Kansas

Full-Time, Onsite

Total Compensation:
Will be discussed during the interview

Relocation support is available

Day shift (8h/day, 5 days a week) or Night Shift (12h/day, 3-4 days a week)

A Japanese-English bilingual professional is needed to support translation, interpretation, and production-related operations in a manufacturing and construction environment. This role will serve as a key communication bridge between Japanese expatriates and local employees while supporting production, engineering, and construction teams through accurate translations, interpretation, and technical coordination.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

70% Translation & Interpretation

• Translate business, technical, and administrative documents between Japanese and English
• Interpret meetings, conference calls, and daily communications between Japanese and local staff
• Translate emails, reports, manuals, policies, presentations, contracts, and other business documents
• Review and edit translated materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality
• Maintain terminology databases and translation memory tools
• Conduct terminology and linguistic research as needed

30% Production & Engineering Support

• Support manufacturing, engineering, and construction-related projects through effective communication and coordination
• Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to facilitate project execution
• Assist with communication between stakeholders to ensure timely completion of project deliverables
• Provide administrative and operational support related to production activities as needed

• Serve as the primary interpreter between Japanese expatriates and local employees
• Provide interpretation support for meetings, conference calls, and daily operations
• Translate technical and non-technical documents accurately and efficiently
• Prepare and translate correspondence, reports, and other business materials
• Support production and engineering teams by facilitating bilingual communication
• Maintain translation quality standards and terminology consistency
• Be available to support occasional communications outside normal business hours to coordinate with teams in Japan
• Work in a manufacturing and construction environment while following all required safety procedures
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

• Business-level fluency in Japanese and English (spoken and written)
• Professional translation and interpretation experience in a business or technical environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Ability to translate technical information accurately and efficiently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing or production processes
• Familiarity with battery manufacturing processes is a plus
• Experience working on engineering, construction, or industrial projects is preferred

• Manufacturing and construction site environment
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary, including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, masks, and other protective equipment as required
• No direct construction or production work is required for this position