Interpreter/ Translator

TPI Composites Inc - Careers • Newton, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At our manufacturing facility in Newton, Iowa, the Interpreter/Translator facilitates effective communication throughout the organization by converting spoken messages or written text from one language into another language (English and Spanish). This role plays a key part in driving a culture of engagement, safety, and operational excellence to meet the business units’ operational and financial objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum High school graduate; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Speak, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personal/sensitive information.
• Ability to convert written materials from English to Spanish and Spanish to English, preserving style, tone, meaning.
• Ability to interpret spoken communication (simultaneous and/or consecutive) during events such as orientation classes, meetings, etc.
• Cultural and linguistic sensitivity-knowing how to render idiomatic expressions, tone, register appropriately between languages.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Convert concepts in the source language to equivalent concepts in the target language.
• Relay the style and tone of the original language.
• Render spoken messages accurately, quickly, and clearly.
• Convert written materials from one language into another language (English and Spanish).
• Perform simultaneous interpretations during New Hire classes, All-plant meetings, roundtables, benefits meetings, etc.
• Perform administrative duties as necessary in support of training and human resources.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees