Mill Operator Trainee

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Insurance discounts

Internal progression

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, AZ is seeking candidates for field operations focused on safe production and equipment maintenance. The role offers a subsidized housing environment, a collaborative, safety-driven culture, and opportunities to grow within a 24/7 plant setting.

Expect to perform inspections, operate concentrator equipment, and support maintenance activities while meeting safety standards and quality expectations in a hands-on, industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Three (3) months experience in Mining/Manufacturing, Industrial Operations, Commercial Construction, Commercial Landscaping or Commercial Agriculture.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, procedures, and safety standards.
• Knowledge of milling, crushing and conveying equipment, including operating parameters and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Make guided decisions to support the primary objective of safe production.
• Maintain and operate concentrator equipment.
• Perform detailed inspections of operating equipment and areas.
• Assist with maintenance activities.
• Complete area housekeeping duties.
• Learn basic metallurgical milling principles.

Skills

Mining/Manufacturing

Industrial Operations

English communication

Job description

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At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world. Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Make guided decisions to support the primary objective of safe production.
• Maintain and operate concentrator equipment
• Perform detailed inspections of operating equipment and operational areas
• Assist with maintenance activities
• Complete area housekeeping duties
• Learn and understand basic metallurgical milling principles
• Perform other tasks as assigned

What You Bring To Freeport

• Three (3) months experience in one of the following areas:
  o Mining/Manufacturing
  o Industrial Operations
  o Commercial Construction
  o Commercial Landscaping
  o Commercial Agriculture
• 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.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Knowledge of milling, crushing and conveying equipment. Including operating parameters, limits and functionality of equipment

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently$21.00 - $27.00/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. 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.

• 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

What We Require

• 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 using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.