Mine Maintenance Tech – Mills, Conveyors & Repairs

Freeport-McMoRan; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance

Internal progression

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is looking for a Maintenance Technician to support the Milling plant at the Safford operation in southeastern Arizona. The role involves maintaining and repairing mills, conveyors, screens, and related systems, with occasional welding and component replacements.

The candidate should have 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience, be able to read schematics/blueprints, and pass required training and safety assessments. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in mechanical/maintenance or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read and use schematics and blueprints.
• Must have completed academic competencies and be able to pass a written assessment on technical skills and safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely performs maintenance, installation, and repair of equipment and processes in the Milling plant including mills, conveyors, screens and like systems.
• Assist with and perform component replacement and repairs on conveyor systems, ball mills, auto mills, screen decks, lube systems, filter drums, crushers, hydraulic filter presses, and foundry pumps.
• Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance and identify wear or potential failures.
• May perform welding (Stick, TIG).
• Maintain work orders, a clean and safe work area, and perform area inspections.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Schematics reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is looking for a Maintenance Technician to support the Milling plant at the Safford operation in southeastern Arizona. The role involves maintaining and repairing mills, conveyors, screens, and related systems, with occasional welding and component replacements.

The candidate should have 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience, be able to read schematics/blueprints, and pass required training and safety assessments. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.