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Where You Will Work

Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson Arizona’s second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced simulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel.

Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions.

Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more.

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What You Will Do

• Safely perform duties related to the production of copper and / or molybdenum concentrates in the Mill at a skilled level.
• Complete duties within the Mill process which could include tasks within the following areas : fine crushing plant, COB, ball Mill, roughers, cleaners, flotation cells, moly plant, copper moly thickeners, tailing thickeners, and mill control room
• Take process readings and makes necessary process changes or adjustments
• Use electronic process monitoring system to monitor conveyor, plant systems and equipment
• Perform start-up and shut-down of plant or related systems
• Operate processing equipment and makes adjustments as needed; performs basic maintenance on processing equipment and reports maintenance issues
• May operate mobile equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, and overhead cranes
• Perform area housekeeping duties and may perform work area and safety audits
• Perform other duties as required

What You Bring To Freeport

• Six months of experience in Mill process operations
• 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.

• Knowledge of the wet grind system and flow systems through mill and floatation area
• Knowledge of the filtering and drying process
• May be required to complete HAZMAT training as required by Department of Transportation regulations
• Knowledge of placard system to accurately identify hazardous materials
• Knowledge of environmental policies and responsible for reporting any issues and / or concerns

Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma or GED

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $22.50 - $30.00 / 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. to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

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
• about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

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, -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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please 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 .

Last updated : 2024-08-02