Manufacturing Associate / Spanish Translator
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Type: Contract to Hire
Location: Louisville, KY
Description
Now hiring a hardworking Manufacturing Associate / Spanish Translator for contingent light industrial roles through Synergy Solutions. Join fast-moving teams where reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are rewarded on every shift.
Position Overview
A global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – our organization provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
In addition to performing core assembly duties, this position will also serve as a Spanish Translator and Employee Liaison, helping to bridge communication between Spanish-speaking employees and English-speaking supervisors or team members. The individual in this role will ensure clear, accurate, and respectful communication across teams to support a safe, efficient, and inclusive work environment.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Manufacturing Responsibilities
• Performs a variety of assembly operations and processes to make completed driveshafts using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, light power tools, and equipment in factory.
• Compares system components to customer orders and bills of material to assure completeness of system or components.
• Exercises responsibility for quantity and quality of product.
• Fits, aligns, calibrates, and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements.
• Visually inspects parts to standards; repairs units and products that fail to meet requirements or returns flawed products for rework.
• As necessary, resolves mechanical or hydraulic problems encountered during assembly.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment as necessary.
• Performs all position responsibilities in a safe manner and in accordance with all prescribed time schedules.
• Supports total quality management objectives in a team environment.
• Performs other duties as required in a manufacturing environment.
Translation & Liaison Responsibilities
• Provides Spanish-to-English and English-to-Spanish translation for verbal and written communications between employees, supervisors, and management.
• Assists with translating training materials, safety instructions, and company communications as needed.
• Helps Spanish-speaking employees understand policies, procedures, and work instructions, ensuring consistent comprehension across all shifts.
• Serves as a liaison between Spanish-speaking employees and leadership, facilitating clear communication, collaboration, and cultural understanding.
• Supports HR or safety meetings as a translator when required.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all translation and liaison interactions.
Qualifications/Desired Skills
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal) required.
• Experience with translation or interpretation in a workplace environment preferred.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and light computer skills desired.
• Able to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Able to read and understand process work instructions.
• Ability and willingness to make suggestions to supervisor as to changes or improvements to be made in product or work area.
• Above average attendance record.
• Must be able to work overtime, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and shutdowns when necessary.
• Good attitude with co-workers and toward job responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate understanding across languages and cultures.
EEOC Statement
Synergy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Synergy, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight. The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and may not be a complete and detailed list of tasks. Employees must perform any and all other duties assigned by his or her supervisor. Additionally, this job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.