Machinist

Machinist Job Highlights

Company Profile

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company. It operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Machinist who will perform maintenance crafts work such as plumbing, pipefitting, welding, machining, boiler making, gear component assembly, or other specialized area.

Will perform maintenance activities independently, with minimal supervision.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• 4 years of experience in the crafts of Machinist, Line Boring, Welding, Boiler Maker
• Experience working on 4100XPA, 4100XPB/C, and 4100 XPC/AC Komatsu Electric Shovels
• Experience working on PV271, PV271XC Epiroc Diesel Drills
• 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. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and technical skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on technical skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools and fit and assemble parts to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines using Metal Lathes, Drill Press, Horizontal Milling Machine, Band Saw, and Boring Unit.
• Lays out work from drawings, sketches, and written specifications.
• Rebuilds all gearing components on 4100XPA, XPB, XPC/AC Komatsu Electric Shovels including Hoist 1st and 2nd intermediate assembly, Hoist Drum assembly, Propel and Swing Shaft Assembly, Crowd Gear Case Assembly, Point Sheave Assembly, Saddle Block Assembly, Side Frame Line Boring and Motor Alignments.
• Repair or build replacement parts for PV271, PV271XC Epiroc Diesel Drills
• Complete Work Orders and other maintenance documentation
• Develop solutions for various maintenance situations
• Perform routine maintenance activities
• Train and mentor maintenance employees
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Proficiency in welding/cutting
• Ability to Operate an 11”, 20”, 24”, and 32” Lathe, Milling Machine, Horizontal Milling Machine, Marvel Band Saw, Drill Press.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Required to work in environments that may include exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing
• Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including a hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toed boots, protective clothing, gloves, and other protective equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms
• Will be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company scholarships
• Education and adoption assistance

Employer’s Statement

Freeport-McMoRan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.