Interpreter (Japanese)

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Description

This position will report to our Production Control Manager, but will help our Japanese Leaders and Advisors. Must be able to perform simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation from English to Japanese and vice versa in meetings to promote smooth communication between Japanese-speaking members and English-speaking members. Must have excellent Japanese and English writing skills to translate various written documents. Utilizing experience in both US and Japanese cultures, act as a communication advisor to promote understanding between Japanese speakers and English speakers.Work will include:
• Interpret in manufacturing-related meetings.
• Interpret in Production Control management and production system-related meetings
• Translate manufacturing-related documents.
• Translate production management and production system-related documents.Administrative duties in the Production Control department as per the Manager’s instructions.
• Advises Japanese coordinators and American managers on cultural differences, business practice differences to promote understanding and smooth communication.
• Advise speakers/listeners to improve the interpretation environment.
• Carries out Quality Manager’s and Japanese coordinators’ requests
• Backup other interpreters in other areas.
• Understand our production processes for better interpretation and translation.
• And of course, other duties as assigned by quality management.

Skills

Japanese, Bilingual, Translation

Top Skills Details

Japanese,Bilingual,Translation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must Have
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 – 3 years of interpretation experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must have excellent communication skills in Japanese and English.
• Strong understanding of cultural differences and expectations for both American and Japanese team members.
• Communicates effectively and has strong presentation skills.
• Collaborates well with colleagues using adept social skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships, learn quickly, and have strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Confident with Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Greenfield, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55000.00 – $65000.00/yr.
Because of this, we provide:
• An on-site Health Clinic
• An on-site Cafeteria
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
• Company paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
Plus potential year end bonuses
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greenfield,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.