Tire Repair Person

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 hiring a Tire Repair Person to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in tire repair or mechanical repair and maintenance or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance

Duties/Responsibilities

• May be required to perform basic welding tasks using a cutting torch.
• May operate equipment such as forklifts, cranes, small mobile equipment, and impact guns.
• May perform hot tire replacement and follow hot tire safety procedures.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of tires on mobile equipment including Haul trucks, water trucks, fuel trucks, pickups, and other equipment used in and around the mine.
• Perform preventative maintenance including studying and checking for tire and wheel issues (damage or wear, tread depth, pressure, temperature, monitoring for heat bubbles, and overall condition of the tire).
• Perform replacement, fixes, and repairs on different types of tires; this includes servicing tires, diagnosing tire and wheel issues, patches, plugs, stems, and making tire replacement decisions.
• Responsible for maintaining work orders, a clean and safe work area, and performing work area inspections.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read and use schematics.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression (LOP) 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 or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
• Knowledge of hot tire safety procedures

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internal progression opportunities
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance

Employer’s Statement

Freeport-McMoRan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.