Grinding Operator

Bradken Ltd.; Chilca; On-site; PEN 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Transportation provided

Annual bonuses

Life and personal accident coverage

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Bradken Ltd. is seeking a Grinding Operator for our Chilca Foundry project.

You will operate swing frame and hand grinders to finish castings, ensuring dimensional accuracy with gauges and templates, and coordinating with overhead crane handling to support safe, efficient production. The ideal candidate has a technical background with at least three years of grinding experience in foundry or heavy manufacturing, and a Foundry Grinding Operator certification or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical background with Foundry Grinding Operator certification preferred.
• At least three years of experience operating grinding equipment in foundry or heavy manufacturing.
• Foundry Grinding Operator certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in foundry, heavy manufacturing, fabrication or mining wear products valued.
• Intermediate English is valued but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Grinding operations: operate grinders to finish castings using swing frame and hand grinders.
• Dimensional accuracy: use gauges/templates to achieve required dimensions.
• Workshop support and housekeeping: assist colleagues and maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Safety and continuous improvement: follow safety standards and seek waste reduction opportunities.

Skills

Grinding operations

Dimensional accuracy

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

English (intermediate)

Education

Technical background

Foundry Grinding Operator certification

Tools

Overhead cranes operation

Swing frame grinders

Hand grinders

Job description

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.

What’s the Role?

Grinding Operator – Chilca Project

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Grinding Operator to join our team in Chilca.

In this role, you will operate grinding equipment according to standards, procedures and work instructions, performing grinding and finishing work on castings using swing frame grinders and hand grinders. You will use gauges and templates to ensure dimensional accuracy, handle castings with overhead cranes and material handling equipment, and work closely with other workshop colleagues to support safe, efficient and high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities

• Grinding Operations: Operate grinding equipment in accordance with standards, procedures and work instructions, performing grinding, deburring and finishing work on castings using swing frame grinders and hand grinders.
• Dimensional Accuracy and Handling: Use gauges and templates to grind castings to the required dimensions and manipulate castings using overhead cranes and other material handling equipment.
• Workshop Support and Housekeeping: Assist other colleagues in the workshop and with production, installation and maintenance activities, complete prestart and post-operation checks and keep the work area, tools and equipment safe, clean and in good order.
• Safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate that safety is your number one priority, comply with all safety, sustainability and quality standards, participate in training, safety interactions and task observations, and proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities and waste reduction.

Our Ideal Candidate meet the following criteria:

• Education: Technical background, preferably with a Foundry Grinding Operator certification or similar.
• Experience: At least three years of relevant experience operating grinding equipment in foundry or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Certifications: Foundry Grinding Operator certification or an equivalent qualification is strongly preferred.
• Background in the industry: Experience in foundry, heavy manufacturing, fabrication or mining wear products is highly valued.
• Language skills: Intermediate or conversational level in English is valued but not mandatory.

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:

• Be part of a company with a global footprint, collaborating with teams around the world.
• Competitive salary.
• ESSALUD or EPS 100% covered by MAPFRE.
• Health insurance, statutory bonuses, CTS, paid holidays, and vacation.
• Life and personal accident coverage provided by Bradken.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage provided by Bradken.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program): Mental health support for employees and their families.

With 100 years of knowledge and experience, the future offers endless opportunities.

Before 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.