What are the responsibilities and job description for the Translator (Korean Speaking/English) position at Hyosung HICO?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Translator - 1st Shift will provide simultaneous technical/non-technical interpreting from one language to another (English & Korean), rendering oral translation of material at the time it is being spoken during group and/or individual trainings, mostly in a production setting but including office. Translate documents and other materials, including reading and rewriting technical documents as needed. Always ensure the meaning and context of oral and written interpretation are mainta
THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.
- Responsible for listening, understanding and translating spoken statements interchangeably in Korean and English.
- Speak, relay messages, clearly, accurately and quickly
- Translate a variety of material, particularly technological and engineering documentation, from Korean 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.
THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.
- Support and make recommendations to improve HICO policies and procedures.
- Perform other functions as assigned.
EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 2-3 years of related experiences, as a translator, interpreter or similar role.
- Must be fluent in Korean 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, has the ability to build good relationships.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:
- 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 they arise.
- Ability to use office equipment, such as: PC, photocopier, etc.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing projects and workload.
- Ability to work with diverse groups.
- Ability to analyze data.
Hyosung HICO, Ltd., is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Hyosung HICO, Ltd., not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Experience
Required
2-3 years:
Minimum 2-3 years of related experiences, as a translator, interpreter or similar role.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
