Case Study: Terra-Drill Machinery
In heavy industry, safety and efficiency rely on clear communication. When Terra-Drill Machinery needed to equip a major mining project in Indonesia, they faced the critical task of translating complex technical information for a new workforce. Here’s how we helped them build a bridge of understanding.
Project Details
Client
Terra-Drill Machinery
Point of Contact
Michelle Foster, Project Lead
Language Pair
English to Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia)
Service Requirements
Technical translation of Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) manuals
Translation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Transcription of English-language training videos
Translation and time-coded subtitling for multimedia content
The Challenge
Our Response
We provided an integrated solution that combined technical document expertise with professional multimedia localisation. We assembled a specialist team of NAATI-certified translators with backgrounds in mechanical engineering and a dedicated multimedia unit to handle the video content, ensuring consistency and clarity across all formats.
NAATI-Certified Translators
Specialist team with mechanical engineering backgrounds
Multimedia Expertise
Dedicated unit for professional video content localization
Integrated Solution
Consistency and clarity across all content formats
The Process in Action
Terminology & Accuracy
We collaborated with Terra-Drill's engineers to create and approve a definitive Indonesian glossary of technical terms, ensuring precision from the outset.
Specialist Translation
Engineering subject matter experts translated the manuals, which were then reviewed by a second specialist to guarantee clarity for equipment operators.
Multimedia Workflow
Our multimedia team managed the video files, executing a seamless process of transcription, translation, and the creation of time-coded Indonesian subtitles perfectly synchronised to the on-screen instructions.
The Impact
Our comprehensive approach enabled a safer and more efficient training process for the local workforce. The accurately translated manuals and clearly subtitled videos allowed new operators to understand complex procedures quickly. This contributed to a smooth operational startup and reinforced Terra-Drill’s international reputation as a company deeply committed to worker safety.
A Word From Our Client
“The quality of the technical translations for our safety manuals was outstanding. What truly impressed us was the professionalism of the video subtitling; it was clear, accurate, and perfectly synced. OzTranslationServices has made our training program in Indonesia far more effective and has greatly enhanced our site’s safety.”
Michelle Foster
Project Lead, Terra-Drill Machinery
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