About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Translator I (Japanese / English) provides accurate, timely translation and interpretation to support operations at an onsite manufacturing facility. This role enables clear communication between Japanese-speaking expatriates and English-speaking teams across production, construction, engineering, and corporate functions.

• Translate technical and non-technical materials including policies, procedures, manuals, reports, presentations, proposals, and contracts between Japanese and English
• Provide real-time interpretation for meetings, conference calls, and day-to-day communications
• Draft and translate emails, internal reports, and administrative documents with appropriate tone and clarity
• Maintain translation memory tools and terminology databases to ensure consistency across documents
• Conduct terminology research and collaborate with subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy in technical contexts
• Identify and suggest improvements to translation workflows, tools, and processes
• Support onboarding and training by providing bilingual materials and clarifications
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project deliverables and timelines
• Follow company quality, safety, and compliance standards in all communications

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Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Strong foundational understanding of translation principles: accuracy, tone, and context
• Ability to translate clearly in both directions (Japanese ↔ English)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to work outside standard hours occasionally to support global teams
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Japanese, Linguistics, Translation, or a related field
• 2+ years of translation experience, internships, or entry-level roles—especially in manufacturing or technical environments
• Familiarity with CAT tools, translation memory systems, or terminology management tools
• Basic understanding of manufacturing, engineering, or production terminology
• Experience supporting cross-functional project teams

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

This is an onsite role in a manufacturing/construction environment. Typical day may include:

• Sit: 30% • Walk: 30% • Stand: 40%
• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.; team-lift for heavier items
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where applicable (examples: safety shoes, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, Tyvek suit, or respirator for certain zones)

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Benefits & Perks

Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support well-being and career growth:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, HSA/FSA options
• Voluntary benefits: life, accident, disability, legal, identity-theft insurance
• Retirement plan with company matching and immediate vesting
• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, parental & caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance after eligibility period
• Health management programs, EAP, and wellbeing resources
• Employee recognition programs and opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus
• On-site food options and employee events

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Location & Safety

This is an onsite position at a manufacturing facility in De Soto, KS. The role supports a large-scale battery manufacturing project and requires adherence to all site safety protocols and PPE requirements. Confidential Client prioritizes a safe workplace and provides training and equipment as needed.

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Additional Information

• Pre-employment drug testing is required.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics.
• Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
• This job posting reflects a summary of the primary duties and qualifications and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or requirements.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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