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Japanese Translator/Interpreter

Pasona NA

Murfreesboro, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Automotive Manufacturing, Bridge Building, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Engineering Drawing, English Language, Japanese Language, Manufacturing, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operations, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Technical Writing, Translation Services, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Murfreesboro, TN
POSTED
Today
Role: Interpreter/Translator - Japanese Bilingual

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Salary: $60k-$75k (DOE)

Workstyle: On-site | 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (flexibility for occasional early/late hours)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays

THIS ROLE REQUIRES FULL BILINGUAL ABILITY IN ENGLISH AND JAPANESE. ONLY JAPANESE BILINGUALS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Position Overview

This is a dynamic, hands-on role within an automotive manufacturing environment, supporting clear and accurate communication between Japanese and English-speaking teams. You'll serve as a key bridge across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Administrative departments, ensuring meetings, documentation, and daily operations run smoothly.

The ideal candidate is fully bilingual in Japanese and English with at least 2+ years of professional translation and interpretation experience, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing setting. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide in-person and virtual interpretation for meetings, discussions, and cross-functional communications
  • Translate technical materials such as work instructions, reports, charts, and engineering drawings (Japanese English)
  • Support phone, video, and in-person communications across time zones
  • Assist Japanese expatriate staff with administrative coordination, including relocation support
  • Accommodate occasional early morning or evening meetings as needed
Qualifications
  • Full fluency in Japanese and English (speaking, reading, and writing)
  • 2+ years of professional translation/interpretation experience required
  • Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with technical and industrial terminology
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and sound judgment with confidential information
  • Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced setting
  • Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills

To apply, please send your resume to latanaka@pasona.com

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About the Company

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Pasona NA

<p style="color:#cc0000;">We are celebrating 30 years of our business succession in staffing and professional outsourcing in USA!</p> <p><span itemprop="name">Pasona N A, Inc.</span> was established in 1985 as a temporary staffing and full-time placement firm specializing in Japanese companies doing business in the United States. As Japanese companies grew and continually hired new staff during the early nineties, Pasona captured much of the niche market in the US. </p> <p>We are located in 8 cities in the US: New York, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Jose, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Detroit. Please visit our locations or website at <a href="http://www.pasona.com/" mns_rt="Company" target="_blank" itemprop="url">www.pasona.com</a>.</p> Our specialty fields: <ul> <li>Sales and Marketing</li> <li>Office Administration</li> <li>Accounting and Finance</li> <li>IT, Computer Engineering</li> <li>Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering</li> <li>Translation/Localization</li> <li>Airline and Hospitality </li> <li>Trading, Logistics, and Transportation</li> <li>Legal</li> <li>Human Resources</li> </ul>

INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
WEBSITE
http://www.pasona.com/

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