Vietnamese & English Interpreter at HAILIANG COPPER TEXAS INC – Sealy, Texas

Location: Sealy, TX
Company: Hailiang Copper Texas, Inc. (HCTI)
Department: Human Resources / Operations Support
Position Type: Full-Time

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.

• 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

• 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

• Primarily on-site in a manufacturing facility
• May require standing/walking for extended periods
• Exposure to noise, machinery, and industrial conditions