Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic – Mining

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Bayard (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Chino, New Mexico seeks a Skilled Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment such as haul and water trucks, dozers, loaders and graders under direct supervision.

You will assist with removal, repair and installation of major components and perform preventive maintenance on hydraulic, power train, and engine systems. Responsibilities include maintaining work orders, safe work areas, and operating cranes or forklifts as needed.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in Heavy Equipment mechanical/maintenance or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance
• Ability to read and use schematics
• Possesses knowledge of machine systems such as hydraulic, power train, and engines
• Must demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and skills and pass a written assessment if required

Responsibilities

• Assist with and perform the removal, repair and installation of transmissions, engines, brakes, differentials, pumps, motors, torque converters, final drives and other heavy equipment systems or components
• Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance on machine systems such as hydraulic, power train and engines
• May perform welding such as Carbon ARC, Plasma, MIG, TIG, and Stick
• May operate equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks
• Responsible for maintaining work orders, a clean and safe work area and performing work area inspections
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Read schematics

Heavy equipment knowledge

Power train knowledge

Engines knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Chino, New Mexico seeks a Skilled Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment such as haul and water trucks, dozers, loaders and graders under direct supervision.

You will assist with removal, repair and installation of major components and perform preventive maintenance on hydraulic, power train, and engine systems. Responsibilities include maintaining work orders, safe work areas, and operating cranes or forklifts as needed.