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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Summary of Responsibility:

We are seeking an experienced Japanese English Technical Translator and Manufacturing Liaison to support communications between our U.S.-based manufacturing/ machine tool importer and commercial teams and Japanese supplier / business partner

The ideal candidate is a native or near-native Japanese speaker with strong English proficiency and direct experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial sales, or supply chain operations. This role requires more than language translation. The successful candidate must be able to understand and accurately communicate technical, commercial, and operational information in both languages.

What You Will Contribute:

Translation:

• Translate face to face and video meetings

• Translate technical documents, specifications, operating procedures, quality documents, RFQs, and manufacturing instructions between English and Japanese.

• Translate commercial materials including pricing, inventory, quotations, contracts, presentations, proposals, and other communications.

• Ensure terminology and technical accuracy are maintained across all translated documents.

Interpretation: Provide live interpretation support during:

1. Customer meetings

2. Supplier meetings

3. Virtual conferences

4. Site visits

5. Commercial negotiations

• Facilitate clear communication between English- and Japanese-speaking stakeholders.

Manufacturing & Commercial Support:

• Support interactions with Japanese supplier / strategic partners.

• Assist with inventory management, production updates, quality discussions, and supply chain communications.

• Help bridge cultural and business communication differences.

• Review technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity before external distribution.

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Travel: 50% - 60% travel within the assigned territory (including overnight stays), local office/distribution partners, Tsugami America headquarters, and on occasion internationally.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Fluent in both Japanese and English (written and spoken).

• Minimum 5 years of professional translation and/or interpretation experience.

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or technical environments.

• Strong understanding of business and commercial communications.

• Ability to translate technical terminology accurately and consistently.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting:

1. OEM manufacturing

2. CNC machining

3. Capital equipment industries

• ATA certification or equivalent professional translation credentials.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Translation, Linguistics, or related field.

Desired Skills:

Candidates with practical experience discussing topics such as the following in both English and Japanese will be highly preferred:

• Manufacturing processes

• Capacity planning

• Lead times

• Corrective actions

• Tooling and production startup

• Product development

• Cost reduction initiatives

• Supply chain and sourcing

• Technical sales and customer support

Travel Requirements:

• Primarily remote.

• Occasional travel within the Eastern United States to Tsugami America Headquarter in Windsor, CT for supplier meetings, trade shows, or manufacturing facility tours.

• Travel to Japan – usually 3-6 times per year

• Ability to support virtual meetings during U.S. business hours.

What's in it for You:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary

• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance

• Paid Time Off, starting with 23 paid days off in your first year.

• 10 Company Paid Holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events and perks

• Employee Assistance Program
  

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.

• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.

• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.

• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.

• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.

• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.

Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment.

• Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas.

• Strong hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.

• Ability to work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requisition ID#: 1906 Charlotte, NC