Technical Translator
Job Role

The key objectives of the Engineering Translator are as follows:

(a) To translate technical texts from German into English
(b) To revise translate texts from German into English
(c) To use CAT tools such as Trados, Trados Tageditor and other associated technologies. Use of Trados Tageditor is a key requirement for the translation of source files in an Adobe Indesign format for example.
(d) To create Trados Translation Memories (TM) as well as the updating of client TMs.
(e) Training will be provided in the use of specialist design softwares such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Framemaker, etc
(f) To work in association with the commercial managers
(g) To work in association with the company Quality Assurance procedures
(h) To work in association with the company operating procedures
(i) Prepare texts for translators
(j) Conduct word counts of texts and documents
(k) Update the translator database
(l) Maintain the McFelder Project Management System

You will work under the supervision of the Projects Director where you will translating texts as well as revising texts translated by other experienced technical translators. In this way, you will further develop and expand your expertise.
You will also be fully trained in how to project manage an assignment from start to finish as well as the co-ordination required with the commercial team in order to maximise efficiency.

Candidates should have in the region of at least 3 years of translation experience and be able to demonstrate expertise in their area of expertise. This role is ideally suited to candidates working in the Engineering sector.