Translation Administrator- Japanese

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Company Name:

ASTEMO INDIANA, INC.

Job Family:

Administration & Facilities

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide for the translation/interpretation needs of Astemo Indiana, Inc. and its group companies for various meetings, documents, etc., as well as to provide bilingual support for expatriates and their families. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of both Japanese and English, and a passion for working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

This position has hybrid capabilities, with a portion of the time being in-person at our Greenfield, IN plant to help our onsite expatriate associates.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities / Weight of Importance %

• Provides bilingual support for personal and professional meetings including video conferencing: 45%
• Translates documents from English to Japanese and vice versa: 40%
• Provides Japanese expatriate family care support and administrative work as necessary: 10%
• Performs other duties as assigned: 5%

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of computer systems and spreadsheets necessary to perform job duties
• Bilingual in both English and Japanese languages
• At least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year College Degree in a related field
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt effectively to changing priorities and requirements
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with a high level of self-motivation and initiative
• Strong written and verbal communicaiton skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels in a multicultural, multinational environment.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive knowledge of all processes, procedures and equipment within the scope of responsibility
• Fluency in both Japanese and English, with excellent communication skills in both languages
• Willingless to work overtime, including early mornings and evenings, as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Will not supervise

Software:

• Basic experience required in Windows, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel

Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:

• Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
• Full Motor Skills

Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.

• Requires 5% travel
• Open-Office Setting
• Factory Setting with Noise

Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer
• Various office equipment as need for work functions

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.