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Translator

  • Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs
  • Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)

Description

  • Translate documents and contracts from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
  • Submit all translated documents through software to appropriate team members with a very quick (24 hour) turnaround time.
  • System and process-oriented is a must as this function will be an input into a larger system that is fast-paced.
  • Must be able to project manage and prioritize tasks based on due dates and importance.
  • Keeps records and maintains a database of documents as they are translated and evaluated.
  • Assists in the understanding of the nuances of translated documents by investigating and understanding unfamiliar definitions and terms.
  • Reading through original material and rewriting it in the target language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained.
  • Using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses, and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used.
  • Researching legal, technical and scientific phraseology to find the correct translation.
  • Proofreading and editing final translated and edited documents.
  • Providing grammatically correct, well-expressed final version of the translated text, usually as a word-processed document.
  • Prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
  • Retaining and developing knowledge of immigration law.
  • Assist with data entry for cross-training and team building.
  • Must be willing to provide additional support for high volume consulate processing with other team members in person in Monterrey.
  • Assist with Consulate booking.
  • Assist with DS-160 from questionnaires.
  • Assist with travel coordination and arrangements for large groups of workers.
  • Assist with coworkers as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university
  • Technical knowledge of electronic communications systems a plus (audio, video, intercom, telephony)
  • Very good skills in MS Word, Excel, and IE, and excellent ability to perform web searches.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent research skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Must be action-oriented and efficient

Hard Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Data entry
  • Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
  • Advanced language knowledge
  • Advanced writing skills
  • Proofreading and editing skills
  • Audio translating experience
  • Document interpretation
  • Simultaneous translations experience

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Self-motivated
  • Responsible
  • Organized
  • Attention to detail