Heat Treatment and Grinding Shift Team Leader

We have an exciting opportunity for a Heat Treatment & Grinding Shift Team Leader to join our Aftercast Operations in Chilca, Lima. You’ll be part of our Operations team driving safe, reliable, and efficient production.

Who We Are

Bradken, a subsidiary of HITACHI Construction Machinery, is a global leader in wear solutions for mining and heavy industry. Our values—Challenge, Customers, Communication, and an uncompromising commitment to Safety—shape how we work every day.

What’s the Role?

Heat Treatment & Grinding Shift Team Leader – Aftercast
You will lead the aftercast value stream across heat treatment furnaces (loading/unloading & cooling stations), shot blasting, and fettling/grinding, ensuring standards, procedures and work instructions are consistently applied. You’ll own shift performance, data accuracy and continuous improvement. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe operations in heat treatment, shot blasting, and grinding/fettling; monitor equipment condition and escalate defects.

• Ensure work instructions are followed and manufacturing notes are applied.

• Maintain accurate workshop log sheets and submit production reports.

• Role-model Safety & 5S, promptly action safety communications and observations.

• Drive benchmarking and continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve flow.

Qualifications

• Foundry Lead Certification (or equivalent)

• 5+ years operating equipment in foundry environments. 

• Proficiency in foundry equipment operation and strong teamwork/communication.

• Language: The candidate must have a high proficiency level in Spanish and English.

Location: Chilca, Lima (foundry site). 

Why join our team at Bradken?

• Safety first environment and mindset
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Total Reward Packages
• Global and local recognition programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning and Development focus
• Education assistance
• EAP for you and your family
• Community Involvement program

If you'd like to be a part of team that's changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief covering letter highlighting why this should be your next role and the closing date to apply for this role is 21st July 2025, Everyone has a story...be part of ours!

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete psychometric assessment, Microsoft skills assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.