Translator

TPI Composites Inc • Newton, IA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

TPI Composites is seeking a highly skilled Bilingual Interpreter/Translator (English/Spanish) to support communication across our manufacturing operations. This role serves as a vital connection between employees, leaders, and departments by ensuring clear, accurate, and effective communication in both English and Spanish. The ideal candidate is fluent in both languages, excels at building relationships, and is passionate about helping people understand information, processes, training materials, and company communications. This position plays an important role in supporting employee engagement, training initiatives, safety communication, and Human Resources activities throughout the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher in Translation, Communications, Human Resources, Education, Business, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Previous experience in interpretation, translation, training, human resources, customer service, or employee relations.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing or industrial workforce.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent listening and comprehension abilities.
• Ability to think quickly and accurately during live interpretation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional support to employees and leadership.
• Passion for fostering communication, inclusion, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate verbal interpretation between English and Spanish in a variety of settings, including meetings, training sessions, orientations, employee discussions, and company presentations.
• Translate written documents, communications, policies, procedures, and training materials between English and Spanish while maintaining the original meaning, tone, and intent.
• Support New Hire Orientation programs by providing real-time interpretation for bilingual employees.
• Facilitate communication during plant meetings, roundtables, benefits presentations, safety discussions, and other employee events.
• Ensure sensitive and confidential information is communicated with professionalism and discretion.
• Partner with Human Resources, Training, and Operations teams to support workforce communication and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to training, employee communication, and Human Resources functions.
• Maintain accuracy, consistency, and cultural awareness in all translation and interpretation activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED