Japanese-English Interpreter/Translator

Job overview

The Japanese-English Interpreter/Translator is an onsite role in Elizabethtown, KY, in a manufacturing environment. Compensation is $30–$32 per hour. The role supports communication across the organization, with possible assignment to Production or Maintenance operations based on business needs. The interpreter/translator facilitates collaboration between Japanese- and English-speaking employees, coordinators, managers, and departments. Accurate interpretation, translation, and bilingual business correspondence help support daily operations and effective communication.

What you'll do

• Interpret during meetings, conference calls, training sessions, plant tours, and daily business activities
• translate documents, reports, presentations, procedures, and correspondence
• support communication between Japanese coordinators, management, and team members
• prepare reports and summarize data
• maintain bilingual business correspondence
• protect confidential information
• support Production and/or Maintenance activities and special projects
• follow company safety, environmental, and operational policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

japanese-english interpreter/translator

elizabethtown ky

agc automotive americas

$30–$32/hour

japanese-english interpretation

document translation

production support

maintenance support

manufacturing environment

microsoft office

confidentiality

bilingual communication

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Fluency in Japanese and English is required. Associate degree preferred or equivalent education and experience; previous professional translation or interpretation experience is preferred.

About the employer

AGC Automotive Americas - Elizabethtown is hiring for this role. Industry: Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.