NPR of America, INC is seeking a Japanese to English translator/interpreter at our Bardstown, KY location. This will be a full-time first shift position as a key component to our team. Great opportunity!NPR is a premier Tier I supplier of premium piston rings , serving both the OEM and Aftermarket segments throughout the world.

Why NPR of America?

3 weeks of Paid Time Off!

Excellent Benefits

Ability to grow within the company

Tuition Reimbursement

and SO MUCH MORE!

What you will be doing

• Facilitate communication by converting concepts in the source language to equivalent concepts in the target language.
• Interpreter and translator for American and Japanese teams.
• Support will also include assistance on production floor with Engineering, Quality and or Production teams.
• Perform consecutive or whispered interpretation for video conferences, phone conversations, and in-person meetings.
• Assimilate speakers’ words quickly, including technical communications and acronyms.
• Take notes while listening to source content to aid memory and interpretation of all information.
• Maintain a high level of concentration on spoken content for extended periods of time.
• Render spoken messages accurately, quickly, and clearly.
• Accurately convey the style and tone of the source language in the target language.
• Translates written Japanese or English content as needed.
• Prepares, creates and/or completes document translations as needed.
• Other assignments as needed
• Human Resources liaison with Japanese Expat Team members.
• Handles expatriate onboarding program including: housing, education, bank accounts, intro to the U.S. in general.
• Takes care of essential general affairs for the J Team from VISA management to locating medical providers for the Japanese physical as an example.
• May occasionally accompany family (spouse etc. to appointments – school, etc.).
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned to meet human resources or other business needs.

Requirements

• Fluent speaker of both Japanese and English languages.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• College or certification is desired but not required (will consider prior experience).
• Must be fluent in aspects of English and Japanese language from speaking, understanding, reading and writing.
• Must be able to assimilate words quickly, analyze sentences and relay information.
• Be versatile and able to switch interpreting directions based on spoken content.
• Excellent memory; can concentrate on the spoken content while others are speaking or moving near the interpreter.
• Be culturally sensitive and able to use the appropriate level of deference/politeness and confidentiality based on the situation and audience.
• Prefer previous experience in position of same within a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to multi-task and possess above average computer skills with EXCEL, MS Office and Power Point.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Confidentiality is required and non-negotiable.
• Requires high level of organizational and time management skill sets.
• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, for long periods.
• Time will be required on the production floor assisting the teams as interpreter on a variety of events from meetings to equipment install and problem solving.

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