Technical Translator Japanese

Volt Technical Resources is currently looking for a Technical Translator. The Technical Translator works under the direction of the Information Systems Documentation department to translate internally-developed information products (such as online help, reference manuals, quick reference cards, web pages, etc.) that support business processes. The Technical Translator may also provide translation services to other departments (by translating e-mail, presentations, or other documents and by facilitating in multi-site teleconferences), as needed.The Technical Translator will primarily focus on translating technical documents from English to Japanese, but may be required to translate Japanese documents to English as well.


Requirements:

Communication SkillsFluent in both Japanese and English. Native Japanese speaking candidates are preferred.Experience with writing technical documents in Japanese.Strong writing skills, including comprehensive understanding of standard English and Japanese grammar and mechanics.Familiarity with computer terminology.Strong emphasis on customer service and a strong sense of responsibility for customer satisfaction.Ability to get along with diverse personalities in a variety of departments and subsidiaries.Computer SkillsFamiliarity with Microsoft Office products, especially Word and PowerPoint.Functional knowledge of HTMLFunctional knowledge of Trados and translation memoryAbility to test, evaluate, and make recommendations on localization tools and technologiesAbility to learn new software programs easily.Project Management SkillsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Ability to work under limited supervision.

Location: Boise, IDType: CONTRACTDuration: Temp to HirePay Rate: DOEContact:Volt Services Group (Technical)