Mandarin-English Translator

HotFoot Recruiters is hiring a Mandarin-English Translator to support communication on an active semiconductor construction project in North Phoenix, AZ. This role is ideal for a bilingual professional who can communicate clearly between Mandarin- and English-speaking field teams, supervisors, project staff, and business stakeholders. Position: Mandarin-English Translator Location: North Phoenix, AZ | Construction Site Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire Pay Rate: $27/hr + Overtime Start Date: ASAP Responsibilities Provide verbal interpretation between Mandarin- and English-speaking employees, supervisors, field crews, and project stakeholders. Support daily communication involving jobsite instructions, safety expectations, scheduling updates, work assignments, and project coordination. Translate written communications, meeting notes, forms, reports, notices, and project-related documents as needed. Attend field meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, walkthroughs, and coordination discussions to support clear communication. Help ensure information is accurately communicated between U.S.-based and Mandarin-speaking teams. Assist project staff with follow-up communication and clarification of field issues. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when interpreting sensitive business or personnel discussions. Work safely and professionally within an active construction site environment. Qualifications Fluent Mandarin Chinese and English communication skills required. Strong verbal interpretation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately. Comfortable working on-site in an active construction environment. Construction, engineering, MEP, semiconductor, manufacturing, or technical translation experience preferred. Ability to understand and communicate basic construction, safety, and project terminology. Strong organization, professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail. Comfortable wearing required PPE and following all jobsite safety procedures. Able to work overtime as project needs require. Basic Microsoft Office and documentation skills preferred. Show more Show less