1. General Summary: Provide bilingual communication support for all TBAKI associates, departments, customers and others with whom TBAKI has a working relationship.

1. Essential Job Functions:

• • Interpret English to Japanese and vice versa in various meetings.
  • Translate Japanese documents into English on daily basis. (examples: operation manuals, technical documents in tooling/engineering written by Japanese Coordinators)
  • Translate English documents into Japanese as needed. (examples: contracts, customer/supplier correspondence for Japanese associates better understanding)
  • Assist Japanese visitors with personal matters such as relocation, transportation, etc.
  • Maintains proper documentation and record keeping.
  • Willingly performs any other duties that may be requested or assigned.

1. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
   • Education:
     • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
     • Associates Degree in Business or related field preferred.
   • Experience and Technical Skills:
     • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
     • Able to follow all pertinent regulations, standards, and safety & environmental procedures.
     • Well versed in frequently used terminology.
     • Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must.
   • Language Skills:
     • Fluent in English and Japanese. Ability to read, speak, understand and write in a professional manner in both languages required.
     • Additional languages are preferred.
   • Computer/Software: Excellent computer skills in both English and Japanese environment software. (especially MS/Excel spreadsheets)
2. Work Environment/Conditions:

• • Office: Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.
  • Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments. Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.
  • PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.
  • Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc.
  • Travel: Minimal

      3. Physical Demands:

• • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear.
  • The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time and is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds. 

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBAKI and any team member.

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