Job Description
Are you a skilled Korean-English bilingual professional who excels in fast-paced, technical environments?
We are looking for a talented Korean Interpreter / Translator to join our team supporting semiconductor construction and manufacturing operations in Austin, Texas.
In this critical role, you will serve as the essential communication bridge between Korean expatriates and local teams. You will provide real-time interpretation during meetings, technical discussions, and on-site field activities while also translating important documents, emails, and materials to ensure smooth and accurate collaboration across departments. What You’ll Do
- Provide real-time Korean ↔ English interpretation (simultaneous and consecutive) for meetings, presentations, and daily operational communications.
- Translate and edit documents, emails, training materials, and technical specifications with high accuracy.
- Support urgent or short-notice interpretation requests in a dynamic construction and manufacturing environment.
- Help maintain consistent terminology and communication standards across Korean and local teams.
- Adapt quickly to changing schedules and priorities while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
What We’re Looking For
- Native or near-native fluency in both Korean and English (spoken and written).
- strong interpretation and translation experience, preferably in technical or manufacturing settings.
- Excellent listening, communication, and cross-cultural skills.
- Ability to handle fast-paced environments and short-notice requests with composure.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative team player.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required).
Why Join Us? We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan and performance bonuses
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- First shift schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
If you’re a confident communicator who thrives in a high-stakes, innovative environment and want to play a key role in one of the world’s leading semiconductor projects, we’d love to hear from you!
salary: $38 - $45 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Korean-English interpretation (both Korean-to-English and English-to-Korean) during meetings, discussions, and on-site field communications.
- Support daily communication between Korean expats and local teams across construction, installation, and operational activities.
- Translate documents, emails, and meeting materials as needed.
- Quickly adapt to changing schedules and accommodate short-notice interpretation requests.
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and communication accuracy.
The essential functions of this role include:
- working in a smoke free environment
Skills
- Oral Communication
- Korean Fluency (20 years of experience is required)
- Korean Interpreter (2 years of experience is required)
- Collaborative
- Executive Support
- MS Office
- Document Translation
- Document Editing
- Scheduling Management
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 2 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work, Day shift