Mechanic

Full Time
Casa Grande, AZ
$26.00 - $35.50 an hour
Posted Just posted
Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

Description

Highly skilled mechanic who safely perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair of pump, hydraulic & piping systems and associated equipment.


  • Perform component diagnostic, replacement, & repairs on but not limited to compressors, fire systems, pump systems, piping systems & hydraulic systems. May also work on pit dewatering systems
  • Performs mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance by checking oil levels & changing oil, checks seals for leakage, grease, maintains compressors & checks filters ext
  • Perform the removal, installation, rebuild & repairs of piping & pump components such as valves, expansion joints, gearboxes & check valves. Rotaligns pumps and also reads blueprints
  • Responsible for maintaining work orders and performing work area inspections. Prioritizes and make decisions regarding equipment repair as needed
  • May operate equipment such as: trucks, bobcats, forklifts, mobile cranes, backhoes, loaders, road graders, man lifts, overhead cranes, boom trucks and small mobile equipment
  • Perform advanced welding & fabrication utilizing (Stick, MIG, Tig, Intershield, Drisco Fusion) on structures (stairways, guards, handrails) & pipefitting
  • Participate in Safety & Environmental activities
  • Train and mentor other employees
  • Act as a Fill-in Supervisor as required
  • Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of experience in pump mechanical/maintenance or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to prioritize repairs and possess excellent decision making skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot machine systems
  • Ability to work and effectively communicate with others in a team environment
  • Must be proficient in multiple types of welding, fabrication and layout
  • Knowledge of blue stake process
  • Ability to install bearings
  • Demonstrate safety as a core value
  • Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Preferred

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 5 years experience working in a mining environment
  • Experience repairing and troubleshooting pumps, piping and related systems
  • Previous experience of pulling and installing horizontal and submersible pumps and motors
  • Basic computer skills

Criteria and Conditions

  • This is a Safety sensitive role
  • While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, see and work in confined spaces
  • Work is performed in a mining or industrial environment which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
  • Occasionally may be asked required to life moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday
  • Will be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
  • Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
  • Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws


At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here


Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details


Compensation:

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $26.00 - $35.50/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.


Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

  • Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
  • Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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