Job Description

Job Title: Communication Specialist

Location: Onsite – Hemlock Solar Plant, 1881 North Orr Rd, Hemlock, MI 48626

Interview Format: Teams Meeting (conducted in Mandarin)

Position Summary:

Corning is seeking five highly skilled Communication Specialist to support communication in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is essential in bridging language gaps between English-speaking and Mandarin-speaking personnel at the Hemlock Solar Plant. Interpreters will play a key role in training sessions, safety briefings, and technical conversations to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide real-time verbal interpretation between English and Mandarin speakers on the manufacturing floor.
• Facilitate communication during training, safety, technical, and operational meetings.
• Maintain the tone, context, and meaning of original messages while ensuring clarity and cultural accuracy.
• Assist trainers, engineers, and team members in delivering clear and effective communication.
• Uphold confidentiality and handle all information with discretion and professionalism.
• Adjust to various work environments and communication styles to ensure smooth dialogue.
• Support rotating 12-hour shifts, with flexibility for part-time or modified schedules.

Qualifications:

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Chinese Studies, or a related field (preferred).
• Professional interpretation certification is a plus.

Experience:

• Prior experience as a professional interpreter, ideally in a manufacturing, technical, or corporate setting.

Desired Skills:

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English.
• Excellent oral communication and listening skills in both languages.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under time constraints.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or technical terminology (preferred).
• Proficient with interpretation tools, headsets, or translation software.
• Culturally aware and respectful, ensuring effective cross-cultural communication.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, or rotating shifts.

Additional Notes:

• ITAR Requirement: This facility operates under ITAR regulations. Only U.S. citizens or nationals are eligible.

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