Translator (English/Spanish) - 2nd shift

Responsibilities

• Responsible for listening, understanding and translating spoken statements interchangeably in Spanish and English.
• Speak, relay messages, clearly, accurately and quickly
• Translate a variety of material, particularly technological and engineering documentation, from Spanish to English (and vice-versa) in various production and business settings.
• Organize translated material and finalize translation according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
• Retain and develop specialist knowledge on technical areas of translation.
• Willingness to learn and perform the job skills in production, while gaining a firm understanding of the transformer industry.
• Compile technical terms and information terms into glossaries and terminology.
• Apply cultural knowledge to produce a meaningful translation of the original message.
• Support and make recommendations to improve HICO policies and procedures.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years of related experience as a translator, interpreter or similar role.
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
• Developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Time management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; ability to meet deadlines, grasp new concepts, and build good relationships.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and climb stairs or ladders.
• Stand and walk minimum 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, stretch, twist, crawl, kneel, and reach above the shoulders frequently as required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to use all applicable PPE including but not limited to hard hat, safety toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Ability to creatively work through manufacturing challenges as