Japanese​/English Translator

A global manufacturer near the Schaumburg, IL area is looking for a Japanese-English Interpreter / Translator to assist their team. This is a full-time, on-site, and direct-hire position, including a comprehensive benefits package.

• Provide translation from Japanese to English and English to Japanese for emails, documents, business communications, meeting notes, and any other needs that may arise
• Assist with communication during meetings between Japanese and English speakers (including employees, executives, clients, vendors and suppliers, factory floor workers, etc.)
• Assistance with executive meetings between upper management, clients, etc., including cross-departmental communication and reporting
• Respond to and address inquiries and questions in English and Japanese
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments for associates and managers, communicating across language barriers as required
• Performing general administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and emails and directing them to appropriate parties, maintaining document filing systems, and other office duties
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

• Strong language abilities in both English and Japanese are required (business-level to fluent, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking)- this position requires the ability to quickly learn a variety of technical terminology relevant to industrial manufacturing and the automotive industry
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people, including strong soft communication skills in a multicultural environment
• Prior experience with interpretation or translation between Japanese and English, preferably in a manufacturing field
• Basic understanding of office clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail