Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

General Position Summary

The Translator/Data Analyst serves a dual role supporting communication between Aisan expatriates and FPI staff through professional interpretation and translation, while also performing analytical functions related to production data, inventory, quality, and corporate reporting. This individual ensures accurate language support and data integrity within manufacturing and corporate environments.

Essential Functions

Translation & Interpretation

• Interpret during on-site/off-site meetings and on the production floor.
• Translate technical and general documents as requested.
• Assist expatriates and their families with U.S. transition needs, including medical appointments, housing, banking, and government documentation (e.g., Social Security Cards, Driver’s Licenses).
• Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation.
• Maintain and set up translation equipment (e.g., headsets) and support plant tours and VIP visits.

Data Analysis

• Prepare recurring reports including: Monthly QASPAS, Labor, and Scrap Reports, Preliminary Scrap Reports (bi-monthly), INFOR Hung Entries Reports (end-of-month/PI), MFG Database Updates and MAPV reports, MFG Manning and Scrap Budgets.
• Company-wide Kaizen Reports (via cross-departmental data collection).
• Support data accuracy improvement efforts and routine report audits.
• Archive and maintain physical production reports in compliance with IATF and JSOX requirements.
• Assist in budget preparation and inventory-related data submissions.
• Communicate data findings to management and support production and quality objectives.

Additional Functions

• Support medical interpretation needs while adhering to HIPAA and Title VI compliance; certification in a 40-hour Bridging the Gap course strongly preferred.

Job Dimensions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities or KSAs)

• Fluent in English and Japanese (spoken and written).
• Strong technical vocabulary in manufacturing and engineering contexts.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and data management skills.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., INFOR) preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential data (medical and production-related).

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred.

Work Experience Requirements

• Prior experience in technical translation/interpretation required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or data analysis role preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and healthcare interpreting protocols is a plus.

Scheduled Hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday - Friday.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Monday to Friday,

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