A translator reads and absorbs the information, then creates the same wording and context in another language. After proofing, the document goes to a second translator for editing. The two translators may go through several edits. The desktop publisher takes over to format the text and create a professional-looking document. That's a quality translation in a nutshell.
Many more steps are always a possibility.
The point is, quality translations take time. So avoid the rush. You'll be happier with the result. It starts with understanding how translation projects are estimated. Here's how it works.