Japanese Translator (Technical Interpretation)

Location: Reno, Nevada, United States (Remote listing; onsite work at the Tesla Gigafactory and warehouse floor required)

Contract duration: 12 months, with possible conversion based on performance

Company

hirify.global lists a technical interpreting contract supporting Japanese and local personnel at a manufacturing facility.

What you will do

• Provide simultaneous, consecutive, liaison, chuchotage, and group interpretation in onsite settings, one-to-one discussions, executive and customer meetings, and online meetings.
• Translate technical and non-technical documents and terminology between Japanese and English, including production, equipment, engineering, maintenance, and repair content.
• Support communication during equipment modifications and model changes on the manufacturing line, clearly communicating required actions and risks of errors.
• Maintain confidentiality, impartiality, accuracy, and active communication with management and employees.
• Share terminology, develop training materials, and guide and mentor other translators.
• Support coordination, scheduling, training, improvement activities, presentations, equipment and software research, and other tasks supporting Japanese nationals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual or native and near-native Japanese and English proficiency, with minimum ILR Level 4+ proficiency in the non-native language.
• At least 5 years of interpreting experience in manufacturing, or comparable experience in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, maintenance, and repair.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant production processes, equipment, and internal business processes.
• Ability to accurately capture and translate nuances while understanding cross-cultural differences.
• Exceptional communication skills, professional demeanor, impartiality, punctuality, attentiveness, people orientation, and teamwork.
• Ability to interpret in consecutive, liaison, chuchotage, and simultaneous modes in front of groups.
• Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite, remote interpreting software, and simultaneous interpreting devices.
• Alignment with the client's seven core principles: contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, continuous improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, and gratitude.

Nice to have

• Degree in language, linguistics, education, translation or interpretation, engineering, or a technical degree focused on manufacturing, or equivalent education and experience.
• Interpreting or translation certification or membership in a professional interpreting or translation association.
• More than 5 years of living, studying, or working professionally in both Japan and the United States or another English-speaking country.
• Experience as lead interpreter on projects lasting more than two weeks with multiple interpreters.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, TPS, or Six Sigma.
• At least 5 years of translation experience using CAT tools and other document software.
• Technical proficiency with interpretation devices, software, and audio equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Day-shift schedule currently planned for 8:00–17:00.
• Long-term hotel accommodation with a kitchen for the full contract duration.
• Daily shuttle service between the hotel and the factory.
• Reasonable round-trip economy airfare or mileage and gas reimbursement at the beginning and end of the contract.
• No monthly travel allowance; the budget is incorporated into bill rates.
• Possible conversion to a full-time employee based on performance and future vacancies, with relocation assistance upon conversion.

Hiring process

• Initial engagement is a 12-month contractor assignment.
• Future conversion to full-time employment may be considered based on performance and business vacancies.