2026 Summer Skilled Trades Internship - Boilermaker Welder

Freeport McMoRan • Phoenix, AZ

75d • $22

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future. Our skilled trade internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary, full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program in welding, OR recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with an associate degree or certification in welding.
• Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Work is in an office, mine, or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds during the workday.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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 per applicable state laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of welding processes such as SMAW, FCAW/GMAW, TIG Welding, Carbon Arc Gouging etc., on various equipment.
• Assist Boilermaker Welders with routine welding and maintenance activities which may include fabrication to blueprints or field fabrication.
• Assist with completion of work orders and other maintenance documentation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $22.50/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on education and relevant experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree