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Location Safford, Arizona

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pemAt 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.  bApply Today!     /b/em  /p p /p pbWhere You Will Work /b  /p pIn operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.   /p divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Description/H2 /divdivdiv id="textContent" divHighly skilled mechanic who safely perform diagnostic, maintenance and repair of equipment, pumps and systems in the Hydrometallurgical process and infrastructure./div ul liPerforms component diagnostic, replacement and repairs on, but not limited to: Upenders, rigidizers, mixers, compressors, overhead cranes, fire systems, pump systems, and hydraulic systems. May also work on Pit dewatering systems./li liPerforms mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance by checking oil levels and changing oil, checks seals for leakage, grease, maintains compressors, checks filters ext./li liPerforms the removal, repair and installation of piping and pump components, such as: valves, expansion joints, and check valves./li liMay operate mobile equipment such as: hydro lifts, mobile cranes, forklifts, man lifts, overhead cranes, boom trucks and light duty vehicles./li liPerforms welding (Mig, Tig, and Stick) on structures (stairways, guards and handrails, ext.) and equipment (piping, cathode press, upender, ext.)/li liPrioritizes and makes decisions regarding equipment repair as needed./li liMentors and trains other employees./li liPerforms as a Fill-in Supervisor as required./li liPerforms other duties as required./li /ul /div /div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Qualifications/H2 /divdivdiv id="textContent" p style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Minimum Requirements:/p ul li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Two (2) years’ experience in mechanical/maintenance crafts (including welder, boilermaker, machinist or facility maintenance/construction) or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance./li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"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 mechanical aptitude./li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"FPM Diagnostic Mechanic I: The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and technical skills while achieving 35% score on a written assessment where required. This exam is based on technical skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety. Must be able to demonstrate proficient basic welding skills./li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Proficiency in welding/cutting (MIG, TIG, Stick)/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, welding, plumbing, blueprints, schematics, and fabrication/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Knowledge of pumps (valves, expansion joints, check valves) and ability to repair them/li /ul p style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px" /p p style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Preferred Qualifications:/p ul li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"High School Diploma or GED/li /ul p style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px" /p p style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Criteria/Conditions:/p ul li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"This is a Safety sensitive role/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Work may be performed in a manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, toxic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, see and work in confined spaces/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Occasionally may be asked required to life moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"May be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required/li li style="margin-bottom:0.0px;margin-top:0.0px"Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws/li /ul /div /div/div/divpbWhat We Offer You/b  /p pThe estimated pay range for this role is currently b$28.00 - $38.00/hour/b. 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.  ba href="https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/COP_Total_Rewards_Estimate_2_5_24v2.pdf"Click here/a /bto view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.   /p ul liAffordable medical, dental and vision benefits   /li liCompany-paid life and disability insurance   /li li401(k) plan with employer contribution/match   /li liPaid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave   /li liTuition assistance   /li liEmployee Assistance Program   /li liDiscounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle   /li liInternal progression opportunities   /li lia href="https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US" target="_blank"Learn more/a about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!   /li /ul p /p pb   What We Require    /b/p ul liCandidates may be required to pass a medical exam.   /li liCandidates must pass all required training and/or testing.   /li liEmployees 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.   /li liFreeport-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.   /li /ul p /p p style="text-align:center"bEqual Opportunity Employer  /b/p p style="text-align:center" /p pemPlease be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to a href="mailto:HRSC@fmi.com" target="_blank"HRSC@fmi.com/a. /em/p

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Posting ID: 1136233098 Posted: 2025-07-16 Job Title: Diagnostic Mechanic