Japanese Bilingual Communications Support Specialist

THK Manufacturing of America • Hebron, OH

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About The Position

THK Manufacturing of America, Inc. (TMA) located in Hebron, Ohio is looking for a bilingual Japanese speaking individual to support effective communication between Japanese-speaking and English-speaking staff in a manufacturing environment. This position responsibilities would include interpretation, translation, and select administrative support. Interpretation Serve as an interpreter for meetings, presentations, interviews, and on-the-floor training sessions as needed. Provide interpretation support during visits from auditors or other non-THK external parties. Assist employees with day-to-day communication needs across departments. Translation Translate written materials for TMA staff, including but not limited to controlled operation sheets for new or revised manufacturing processes, presentations, and email communications. Cultural Liaison Act as a cultural liaison between Japanese and American employees. Provide guidance and consultation related to problem solving, conflict resolution, cultural awareness, and employee-relations matters. THK Philosophy & Member Morale Support understanding and alignment with THK’s mission, vision, values, business strategy, policies, and procedure. Help ensure company operations are conducted in compliance with established policies and standards. Other Duties Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Japanese.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret between Japanese and English with minimal preparation.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word).
• Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Japanese Language, East Asian Studies, or a related field, or High School Diploma/GED with JLPT Level 2 (or equivalent).
• 1–2 years of professional translation and/or interpretation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as an interpreter for meetings, presentations, interviews, and on-the-floor training sessions as needed.
• Provide interpretation support during visits from auditors or other non-THK external parties.
• Assist employees with day-to-day communication needs across departments.
• Translate written materials for TMA staff, including but not limited to controlled operation sheets for new or revised manufacturing processes, presentations, and email communications.
• Act as a cultural liaison between Japanese and American employees.
• Provide guidance and consultation related to problem solving, conflict resolution, cultural awareness, and employee-relations matters.
• Support understanding and alignment with THK’s mission, vision, values, business strategy, policies, and procedure.
• Help ensure company operations are conducted in compliance with established policies and standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation, and Personal time
• 401k Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Company-Paid Uniforms
• A culture of support, respect, and opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level