Date Posted: 03/06/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 498023
Industry: IT Company
Job Title: Japanese Translator
Job Location: Sparks, NV, USA, 89434
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts, 40 hours per week). Must also be flexible to support day shift as needed.
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 10
Min Hourly Rate($): 30.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 34.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Japanese - Bilingual, Translation
Experience Desired: Proficient in spoken/written Japanese and English (5 yrs); Capable of interpreting in consecutive mode. (5 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education
• Basic/Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 2-year Associates or Bachelor’s degree
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Language Proficiency: Proficient in spoken/written Japanese and English (equivalent to ILR Level 3+ / Professional working proficiency Plus in non-native language).
• Interpreting Mode: Capable of interpreting in consecutive mode.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to quickly learn and apply relevant English/Japanese terminology/vocabulary used within the assigned department (Electrode Production).
• Cultural Competency: Ability to identify cultural gaps between parties; possesses good situational awareness.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
• Received advanced level Japanese-English translation and interpretation training or 1-2 years professional interpreting experience.
• 2+ years interpreting experience with exposure to manufacturing, production, mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, and/or maintenance and repair.
• Has lived and studied and/or worked professionally in both Japan and the U.S. (or another English-speaking country).
• Has knowledge on the basics of lean manufacturing/TPS/Six sigma.
• 2+ years translation experience using CAT tools with exposure to technical fields such as automotive, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, IT, programming, chemistry, or material sciences.
• Preferred Certification(s): Interpreting or translation certificate, or membership to an interpreting or translation association.
Required Soft Skills:
o Exceptional communicator
o Punctual and attentive
o People-oriented and a team player
o Comfortable speaking in front of groups
o Motivated to learn and gain a basic understanding of various technical fields
o Proactive attitude (asking for clarification to ensure understanding)
o Adaptable to different situations
Job Responsibilities
• Follows all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Interprets in a variety of settings including onsite, in-person 1 on 1 or group meetings.
• Performs consecutive interpreting and document translations in both directions (JP⇔EN) to support and facilitate communication between Japanese and local personnel.
• Interprets content such as scheduling, administrative topics, non-technical as well as technical discussions in the assigned section.
• Learns relevant terminology in both languages to effectively interpret between parties and translate documents accurately.
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude, i.e. asking for clarification, to ensure understanding and good communication.
• Communicates with the supervisor to report the progress of the assignments and problem-solving, and follows the directions of the supervisor.
• Uses software applications on a laptop and/or a smartphone to communicate promptly within the team in both English and Japanese.
• Completes relevant training as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned to support Japanese nationals within the organization.
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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