Mining Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic at the Chino complex in southwestern New Mexico. Under direct supervision, you will diagnose, maintain and repair heavy equipment such as haul trucks, loaders and dozers to keep production running safely.

Duties include removing and installing transmissions, engines and brakes; performing hydraulic, power-train and engine maintenance; welding; and operating cranes or forklifts.

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
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies and pass required safety exams

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain and repair heavy equipment such as haul trucks, water trucks, rubber tire and track dozers, front-end loaders, and motor graders
• Remove, repair and install transmissions, engines, brakes, differentials, pumps, motors, torque converters, final drives and other heavy equipment systems
• Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance on hydraulic, power train and engines
• May perform welding (Carbon ARC, Plasma, MIG, TIG, Stick)
• May operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks
• Maintain work orders, keep a clean and safe work area, and perform inspections
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Schematic reading

Machine systems knowledge

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic at the Chino complex in southwestern New Mexico. Under direct supervision, you will diagnose, maintain and repair heavy equipment such as haul trucks, loaders and dozers to keep production running safely.

Duties include removing and installing transmissions, engines and brakes; performing hydraulic, power-train and engine maintenance; welding; and operating cranes or forklifts.