Freelancer Japanese Translator

Job Description – Freelance Japanese Translator & Interpreter

**Position:** Freelance Japanese Translator & Interpreter

**Location:** Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra

**Work Mode:** Onsite

**Engagement Type:** Freelance / Contract

**Japanese Level:** JLPT N2 or above preferred

**Experience:** 2+ years preferred

**Industry Preference:** Manufacturing / Production / Automotive / Engineering

## Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced **Freelance Japanese Translator & Interpreter** to support communication between Japanese and Indian teams at an onsite client location in Pune.

The candidate will be responsible for **Japanese ↔ English interpretation and translation**, particularly during production discussions, meetings, technical discussions, and day-to-day communication.

## Key Responsibilities

* Provide **Japanese ↔ English interpretation** during meetings, discussions, and daily business communication.

* Support communication between **Japanese expatriates, Indian management, engineers, and production teams**.

* Translate emails, reports, manuals, presentations, documents, and other business/technical content.

* Provide interpretation support during **production and technical discussions**.

* Assist Japanese team members in communicating with local employees and workers.

* Prepare or assist with **Minutes of Meeting (MOM)** and reports when required.

* Understand and accurately communicate **technical and manufacturing terminology**.

* Support Japanese visitors, management, and customers during meetings or site visits.

* Maintain confidentiality of company and client information.

* Ensure accurate and culturally appropriate communication between Japanese and Indian teams.

## Required Skills & Qualifications

* **JLPT N2 or above** preferred.

* Strong proficiency in **Japanese and English**.

* Minimum **2 years of professional experience** in Japanese translation/interpreting preferred.

* Candidates with **production/manufacturing/automotive/engineering background** will be preferred.

* Good understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to understand technical terminology and explain it clearly.

* Good MS Office skills, particularly **MS Word and Excel**.

* Ability to work independently in an onsite environment.

Assignment Details

**Location:** Chakan, Pune

**Work:** Fully Onsite

**Engagement:** Freelance / Contract

**Rate:** ₹3,000 – ₹3,500 per day

**Facilities:** Lunch and bus transportation will be provided by the company.