Translator

Job Title: Translator (Japanese/English) Manufacturing Facility Job Description This role provides on-site Japanese/English translation support for a manufacturing facility, enabling clear communication between assembly and production teams and visiting Japanese employees. The translator supports daily operations on the production floor and in meetings by accurately conveying technical and business information in both languages. Responsibilities

- Provide real-time translation between Japanese and English for employees and visitors on the production floor.
- Translate spoken communication in both directions (English to Japanese and Japanese to English) during meetings and daily interactions.
- Attend and actively support meetings by interpreting discussions, decisions, and action items for Japanese-speaking and English-speaking participants.
- Assist assembly and manufacturing teams by accurately translating instructions, process details, and operational information.
- Support administrative and office-related communication through clear and professional translation.
- Use Microsoft Office applications to prepare, review, and update documents, presentations, and reports as needed.
- Deliver professional, courteous, and responsive customer service to internal stakeholders and visitors.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all translated materials and conversations.
- Collaborate with team members in a manufacturing environment to ensure smooth communication and workflow.

Essential Skills

- Fluency in both Japanese and English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to translate accurately between Japanese and English in real time.
- Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing and assembly environment, including on the production floor.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong customer service skills and a professional, service-oriented approach.
- Ability to attend and support meetings on-site each day.
- Successful completion of a Japanese/English translation test, as required by the facility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience working in a manufacturing process or production environment.
- Experience in administrative support or office-based work.
- Previous experience providing translation or interpretation services in a corporate or industrial setting.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when handling documentation and communication.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with team members and visitors from diverse backgrounds.

Work Environment The translator works on-site at a manufacturing plant in an office setting with regular interaction on the production floor. The environment combines office-based tasks, such as preparing documents and attending meetings, with direct support of assembly and manufacturing operations. Standard office technologies and Microsoft Office tools are used daily. The role requires being physically present at the plant each day, collaborating closely with production staff and visiting personnel in a fast-paced, process-driven manufacturing setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.40 - $37.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX. About Actalent

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