What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Interpreter (Bilingual Japanese/English) position at Daikin Comfort?
May Include
- Study all relevant vocabulary and basic knowledge of HVAC industry, equipment and technologies
- Perform written translation of any documents in word, excel, power point and PDF inclusive of e-mail communications
- Provide accurate but comprehensive interpretation that allows listeners and speakers to gain maximum result from such communication
- Render messages from one language to another accurately, without omissions and additions, and maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible
- Maintain professional demeanor in presentation and communication style
- Assist with creating and editing presentations and coordinating meetings
- Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors
- Operate with high level of integrity and proper handling and protection of sensitive and confidential information
- Know industry specific terminology, referencing glossaries and training materials
- Perform additional activities/projects as assigned
- Takes direction of lead
- Uses knowledge to successfully act as translator for internal and external customers
- Language proficiency in English and Japanese both verbal and written
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy of information
- Effective organizational and time management skills including ability to prioritize tasks along with sense of urgency
- Working knowledge of MS Office – Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel and PDF and interpret in online meetings
- Must possess a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills to interact daily with internal and external employees as well as Senior leaders and Executive staff
- Ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information
- Teamwork & Collaboration – works well with others in a positive environment and understands the power of “we”
- Customer Centric – displays a passion for customer satisfaction and is always ready to fuel our service engine
- High-quality Performance – meets and exceeds goals consistently
- Knowledge of audio and visual equipment a plus, or ability to learn quickly
- Flexibility – adapts to change with a problem-solving approach to meet customer requirements
- Ability to be flexible to changes in business needs, schedules and environments
- Strives for Progress – cultivates thirst for growth and learning and aims to improve
- Facilitates - Capable to take charge of meetings with the upmost respect for the team
- 3 consecutive years of experience working as a full-time simultaneous interpreter or 5 plus years’ experience as a freelance simultaneous interpreter of Japanese and English
- BS in Interpretation
- Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
- Occasional domestic/international business trip, luncheon/dinner attendance may be requested.
- Interpretation in the manufacturing facilities is required.