Heavy Equipment Mechanic Intern – Paid Field Technician

Careermine; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan offers a skilled-trade internship for students in associate degree or certification programs, or recent graduates, focusing on heavy equipment maintenance and safe operations. Interns work under supervision across site roles in mining and manufacturing environments.

The program runs May through August, with paid, hourly compensation and on-site duties ranging from inspections to basic repairs and documentation, fostering practical skills in a real-world industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program in a mechanical or relevant field.
• Recent graduate within 12 months with an associate degree or certification in a mechanical or relevant field.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment such as Haul Trucks, Water Trucks, rubber tire and track dozers, front-end loaders, and motor graders.
• Assist with maintenance activities on transmissions, engines, brakes, differentials, pumps, motors, torque converters, final drives and other heavy equipment systems or components.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities on heavy equipment.
• Assist with completing work orders and other maintenance documentation.
• May operate equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and small mobile equipment.
• Perform housekeeping duties and work area inspections.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

Currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program in a mechanical or relevant field

Recent graduate (within 12 months) with an associate degree or certification in a mechanical or relevant field

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan offers a skilled-trade internship for students in associate degree or certification programs, or recent graduates, focusing on heavy equipment maintenance and safe operations. Interns work under supervision across site roles in mining and manufacturing environments.

The program runs May through August, with paid, hourly compensation and on-site duties ranging from inspections to basic repairs and documentation, fostering practical skills in a real-world industrial setting.