Location: Sealy, TX
Company: Hailiang Copper Texas, Inc. (HCTI)
Department: Human Resources / Operations Support
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Hailiang Copper Texas is seeking a skilled Vietnamese–English Interpreter to support communication between Vietnamese-speaking employees and English-speaking management and staff. This role is critical to ensuring clear, accurate, and timely communication across production, safety, training, and HR-related functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide real-time verbal interpretation between Vietnamese and English for:
- Production floor operations
- Safety trainings (e.g., OSHA, equipment operation)
- HR meetings, onboarding, and disciplinary discussions
- Translate written materials including:
- Policies and procedures
- Safety documentation
- Training materials and signage
- Support onboarding and orientation of Vietnamese-speaking employees
- Assist supervisors and managers in communicating expectations, instructions, and feedback
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee and business information
- Serve as a cultural liaison to support effective communication and integration
- Assist in emergency or incident communication when needed
Qualifications
- Fluency in Vietnamese and English (spoken and written)
- Prior interpreting or translating experience preferred (manufacturing or industrial environment a plus)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-noise production environment
- Basic understanding of workplace safety practices preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Working Conditions
- Primarily on-site in a manufacturing facility
- May require standing/walking for extended periods
- Exposure to noise, machinery, and industrial conditions