The Interpreter - Japanese Speaker role in Ayutthaya facilitates effective communication between Japanese-speaking and Thai-speaking employees, management, and external stakeholders. The role plays a vital part in supporting daily operations, executive communications, meetings, audits, and administrative functions while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Operational Communication Support
Provide interpretation support between Japanese-speaking and Thai-speaking employees in daily operations
Translate business documents, reports, manuals, and correspondence
Interpret during meetings and discussions across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Production Control, and related departments
Prepare and maintain meeting minutes in Thai and Japanese
Executive Communication Support
Provide interpretation support for the Japanese-speaking president during company events, employee meetings, and official speeches
Interpret during monthly management and strategic meetings
Prepare bilingual meeting minutes and summaries for key management discussions
Administrative and Compliance Support
Interpret during Safety Committee and Welfare Committee meetings
Support interpretation and translation related to ISO audits and other compliance activities
Coordinate and provide language support for Board of Investment, visa, and work permit-related matters
Assist with labour-related discussions and communications when required
Visitor and Client Support
Provide interpretation services for customers, business partners, and visitors from the parent company
Support communication and coordination during business visits, inspections, and special projects
Other Duties
Perform additional interpretation and translation assignments as required by management
Support cross-functional communication initiatives across the organisation
Manage a workload and responsibilities that may vary according to business requirements
Requirements
Japanese proficiency at JLPT N2 or above
At least 5 years of experience as a Japanese-language interpreter
Experience working in the manufacturing industry
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Experience preparing meeting minutes in Thai and Japanese
Additional information
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with alternate Saturdays
About the company
A manufacturing company specialising in high-precision metal components produced through chemical photo-etching technology. The organisation supplies precision components and related solutions for applications across the electronics, optical equipment, automotive, and semiconductor sectors.