Japanese Translator / Interpreter – Night Shift

Aston Carter•Reno, NV

16h•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Are you energized by bridging cultural and linguistic gaps between global teams? We are part of a global organization driving innovation in advanced manufacturing, battery production, and large‑scale industrial operations. Our team supports high‑precision, safety‑focused, and technology‑driven environments where accurate communication is essential to operational success. You’ll partner closely with engineering, production, and leadership teams to ensure seamless collaboration between Japanese experts and U.S.-based staff during mission‑critical manufacturing activities. Job Description This role provides onsite Japanese ↔ English consecutive interpretation and written translation for the Electrode Production organization during night‑shift operations. You will serve as the primary communication bridge between Japanese leadership and local production teams, supporting technical discussions, shift handovers, real‑time operational needs, and documentation translation within a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English at a professional level.
Consecutive interpretation experience in an onsite setting.
Exposure to manufacturing or production environments.
Ability to learn and apply technical terminology quickly.
Cross-cultural communication skills and professional neutrality.
Comfort with interpreting for groups.
Basic computer and digital communication skills.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Professional-level Japanese to English proficiency with consecutive interpretation experience.
1–2+ years of professional interpreting experience.
Exposure to manufacturing, production, engineering, or technical environments.

Nice To Haves

Document translation experience.
Exposure to CAT tools such as Trados or MemoQ.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Toyota Production System (TPS).
Experience supporting Japanese nationals onsite.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Japanese, English, linguistics, education, engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience translating technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform consecutive Japanese to English and English to Japanese interpretation in a manufacturing environment.
Facilitate cross-cultural communication between Japanese nationals and U.S. production staff.
Support both technical and non-technical discussions related to production operations.
Interpret 1:1 and group meetings, shift handovers, and production discussions.
Support real-time communication on the production floor during night shift.
Translate written materials such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, schedules, and internal communications.
Quickly learn and apply department-specific manufacturing terminology.
Maintain professionalism, neutrality, and cultural awareness in all interactions.