Chinese Translator
Chinese Translator
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Chinese Translator will be responsible for providing accurate and effective translation services to support communication between Chinesespeaking employees vendors and stakeholders and the factory s management team. This role involves translating written documents facilitating verbal communication and ensuring that language barriers do not impede operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Translation Services:
Translate documents including manuals safety instructions operational procedures and other factoryrelated materials from Chinese to English and vice versa.
Translate spoken communications during meetings training sessions and operational briefings.
Facilitation:
Assist in facilitating communication between Chinesespeaking staff and nonChinesespeaking staff ensuring clear understanding and efficient workflow.
Help in bridging cultural gaps and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Documentation:
Maintain accurate and uptodate records of translated materials.
Review and proofread translations to ensure quality and accuracy.
Cultural Sensitivity:
Provide insights into Chinese cultural practices and norms that may impact factory operations or employee interactions.
Advise on culturally appropriate communication strategies.
Training Support:
Assist in the translation of training materials and help conduct training sessions for Chinesespeaking employees.
Ensure that all safety and operational protocols are clearly communicated.
Reporting:
Report any issues related to language barriers or communication challenges to management.
Provide feedback on translation processes and suggest improvements as needed.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor s degree in Translation Linguistics Chinese Studies or a related field. Alternatively significant experience in translation and language services may be considered.
Experience:
- Proven experience as a translator preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Experience with technical or industryspecific translation is a plus.
Skills:
- Proficiency in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English with strong command of grammar vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in translation.
- Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced teamoriented environment.
- Knowledge of industrial or technical terminology is advantageous.
Other Requirements:
- Familiarity with translation tools and software.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
A first degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or any relevant discipline. Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ACCA/CPA. Knowledge of Stock Accounting/Inventory Management support especially for petroleum products, will be an added advantage.
Employment Type
Full Time
