A Mill Diagnostic Mechanic performs duties relating to the mechanics of all equipment and processes in the Milling plant including installation, diagnosis, and repair.  Prioritize and make decisions regarding equipment repair as needed.  Will train and mentor other employees.  May operate equipment such as: forklifts, cranes, and small mobile equipment.  Performs mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance.

• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance activities
• Complete Work Orders, order parts, and other maintenance documentation
• Ability to repair, install, fabricate, rebuild, troubleshoot and preventative maintenance of process equipment i.e. pumps, conveyors, dryers, gearboxes, filters, etc.  Capable of performing equipment lubrication.
• Competent in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, welding, bearings, basic metallurgy (stress cracking, metal compatibility), conveyor systems, plumbing, alignment, machine shop, blue prints, schematics, and mobile equipment.  Qualified to operate small and large cranes and knowledgeable of safe rigging practices.
• Follows and understands MSHA rules and regulations, Environmental rules and regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities, uses plant and equipment correctly at all times.
• Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned according to business need.

 

Qualifications

 

• 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.
• Proficiency in welding/cutting (MIG, TIG, ARC, Oxy-acetylene)
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, welding, plumbing, machine shop, blue prints, schematics, fabrication, and part lists and repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating larger than twenty (20) ton mobile crane
• Certified in welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, Arc)
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Criteria/Conditions

• Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toed boots, protective clothing, gloves and other protective equipment.  
• Employee will be required to work in environments which may include exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.
• 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.  
• Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day.  
• May be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation. 
• Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug/alcohol testing.

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.  We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets on four continents, with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum.  As a core value, we pledge to continuously improve in meeting our commitment to work in the most safe, inclusive, environmentally and socially responsible manner practicable. Safety and health initiatives, both on and off the job, are a critically important investment in our employees. We offer outstanding opportunities for individuals seeking a challenging, exciting and rewarding work environment for a company that supplies the world with metals that will sustain and expand economies and build infrastructure in developing nations.   A world of opportunities is available to individuals who share in our commitments.