Molding & Core Making Shift Foreperson

We have an exciting opportunity for a Molding and Core Making Shift Foreperson to join our team in Chilca, Lima. You will be part of our Global Team.

Who We Are

Bradken, a subsidiary of HITACHI Construction Machinery, is a global leader in innovative wear products and services for the mining industry. With over 3000 team members, we are committed to sustainable innovation and achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. As we expand globally, we seek top talent to shape the future of mining. Our values—Communication, Customer Focus, Challenge, and Safety—drive our dynamic and safe work environment.

What’s the Role?
Molding and Core Making Shift Foreperson – Chilca Project

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled leader to lead our molding, core making, shake out, and sand reclamation operations. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring operations follow standards and procedures while managing a team of 11 to 30 operators. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Leadership: Lead molding, core making, shake out, and sand reclamation activities, including mold box loading, core setting, stripping, coating, and closing molds.
• Safety & Quality: Act as a role model for a safer work environment, ensuring full implementation of safety systems and quality compliance observations.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources, coordinate maintenance plans, and align molding activities to meet the pouring plan and customer priorities.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, participate in Value Stream Analysis, and reduce waste.
• Reporting: Ensure accurate entry of production information in workshop log sheets and submit shift reports.

Our Ideal Candidate meets the following criteria:

Qualifications:

• Education: Technical degree in Chemical or Metallurgical processes, or a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience: 5 years of supervisory experience in foundry environments (for technicians) or 3 years leading teams in high-risk industries (for engineers).
• Skills: Proficiency in foundry equipment operation and ability to guide others through work instructions.
• Behavioral Competencies: Strong problem-solving, effective communication, and a "One Team" collaborative mindset.

Location: The position will be based at our Chilca Foundry, located at G74J+WH, Chilca 15870 (transportation will be provided).

Why join us?

At Bradken, our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our team, offering:

• Annual performance bonus.
• EPS covered 100% by MAPFRE.
• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken.
• Short and long term disability coverage provided by Bradken.
• Paid holidays, PTO and vacation.
• Reimbursement opportunities for employee training and education.
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program): Mental health support for employees and their families.

Prior to starting, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and pre-employment medical examination, which includes drug and alcohol screening.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT YOU DO NOT CONTACT ANY RECRUITMENT AGENCY.

Bradken is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.