Summer Paid Skilled Trades Intern - Mechanical Maintenance

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

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan invites motivated students to join our 2027 Summer Skilled Trades Internship as a Fixed Plant Mechanic in Phoenix, AZ. This paid, temporary internship runs May through August and targets those enrolled in an associate degree or certification program, or recent graduates in a mechanical field.

Interns support maintenance activities across sites in the region, under direct supervision, gaining hands-on experience with crushers, screens, mills, pumps, and conveyors while learning

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program or a recent graduate with the same field.
• Ability to understand and communicate safety-related instructions in English.
• Willingness to work in a mining/industrial environment with exposure to varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance activities including component removal, repair and installation of crushers, vibratory screens, mills, pumps, and conveyor systems.
• Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance such as changing filters and checking oil levels.
• Assist with completing work orders, inspections, and safety analyses.
• May perform welding and fabrication.
• May operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, and overhead cranes.
• Perform housekeeping duties and other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Education

Associate degree program enrollment

Recent graduate with associate degree/certification

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan invites motivated students to join our 2027 Summer Skilled Trades Internship as a Fixed Plant Mechanic in Phoenix, AZ. This paid, temporary internship runs May through August and targets those enrolled in an associate degree or certification program, or recent graduates in a mechanical field.

Interns support maintenance activities across sites in the region, under direct supervision, gaining hands-on experience with crushers, screens, mills, pumps, and conveyors while learning