Smelter Repair Employee

Location

Our Miami smelter and rod plant is located 90 miles east of Phoenix, Arizona. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is a significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations.

Description

Skilled mechanic who, under supervision, safely performs diagnostic, maintenance, installation, and repair of equipment and process systems in a smelter.

• Assists with and performs diagnostic, replacement and repairs to include but not limited to anode plant, mold plant, converter, acid plant and hydraulic systems.
• Performs component diagnostic, replacement and repairs to plant equipment, gear boxes, pumps, fans, conveyor belts, bearings, pulleys, gas lines, piping, waterlines, conveyor tables, trough finders, return idlers, shovels and cables.
• Performs mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance.
• May operate equipment such as forklifts, cranes, boom trucks, loaders and small mobile equipment.
• May be required to proficiently perform welding tasks.
• Performs work area inspections and housekeeping duties.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in mechanical/maintenance crafts (including welder, boilermaker, machinist or facility maintenance/construction) or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (including Line of Progression requirements for internal employees) 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.

Preferred

• Previous experience operating larger than 20‑ton mobile crane.
• Certified in welding SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Weld) 3&4G structure plate test.
• Experience in pipe fitting and fabrication.
• Able to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Previous experience in chemical manufacturing and/or processing industry in a smelting environment.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in repair and diagnosing pumping systems including Positive Displacement Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, Pneumatic Pumps, Vertical Pumps.
• Previous hands‑on experience maintaining, repairing, and replacing screw conveyors, bucket elevators, and heavy rotating equipment.
• Experience and strong understanding of installing conveyor belts (mechanical splice clips & lace, vulcanized splice).
• Experience and strong understanding of troubleshooting, repairing and proper replacement of conveyor gearboxes and motors.
• Experience and strong understanding of troubleshooting, repairing and proper replacement of bearings, seals, pulleys, troughing idlers, impact idlers, training idlers, return idlers, scrappers, belt drive systems, chain drive systems, couplings, and belt counterweight systems.
• Experience in basic lubrication and sampling.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems.
• Experience in laser alignment of pumps, motors, gearboxes, and fans.
• Familiar with RCM technology in vibration analysis, tribology, thermography, nondestructive testing, laser alignment and fan balancing.

What We Offer

The estimated pay range for this role is $23.00 – $31.00/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.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle.
• Internal progression opportunities.
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

Requirements

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non‑standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365‑day operation.
• Freeport‑McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre‑employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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