We are seeking an experienced ASL Interpreter to provide dedicated interpretation support for a large manufacturing and engineering organization in the Detroit area.
This is a long-term engagement expected to involve approximately 1,800 hours of interpretation services throughout 2027, with the primary assignment based onsite in Detroit. The selected interpreter will support meetings, engineering discussions, and day-to-day in-person communication while working closely with internal teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for meetings, conversations, presentations, and other in-person interactions.
Provide consistent onsite interpretation support approximately 4 days per week.
Travel to manufacturing and operational facilities across North America as needed.
Support occasional travel to additional U.S., Mexico, and Canada locations, as well as potential international supplier locations.
Serve as the primary interpreter while coordinating with backup/replacement interpreters when coverage is required.
Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and impartiality.
Adapt interpretation services to technical, engineering, manufacturing, and business-related environments.
Qualifications
BEI Level II minimum and/or NIC certification required.
Professional experience providing ASL interpretation in workplace, corporate, technical, or similar environments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in an onsite, fast-paced professional environment.
Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Ability to commit to a long-term engagement and a primarily onsite schedule in Detroit.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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For over 20 years, TransPerfect has provided comprehensive language and technology solutions to help our clients communicate and conduct business more effectively in a global marketplace. Equipped with a quality management system certified to both the ISO 9001:2008 and EN 15038:2006 standards, TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, interpretation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, subtitling, voiceovers, staffing services, multicultural marketing, training and learning, and legal support services. TransPerfect also offers a suite of cutting edge technologies that significantly reduce costs and improve consistency throughout the translation process, making TransPerfect the vendor of choice for the world's leading multinationals. With annual revenues of over $470 million, TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 85 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and EN 15038 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. TransPerfect offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time-off, company sponsored life insurance, short term and long term disability, flexible spending account options, and a pro-active and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff's health and happiness.