Hydromet Diagnostic Mechanic I

Freeport McMoRan•Green Valley, AZ

8d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Hydromet Diagnostic Mechanic I performs diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy equipment and its systems and components. Equipment includes haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, front-end loaders, and motor graders. The role also performs preventive maintenance, welding, equipment operation, work-order and inspection duties, and may serve as a fill-in supervisor and train or mentor employees. The position is at Freeport-McMoRan’s Sierrita operations, located about 20 miles from Tucson, Arizona.

Requirements

Two years of experience in mechanical or maintenance crafts, including welding, boilermaking, machining, or facility maintenance/construction, or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
Completion of required academic and practical competencies, including applicable Line of Progression requirements for internal employees, and experience demonstrating the required mechanical aptitude.
Completion of the HEM Diagnostic Mechanic I Practical Skills Assessments defined in the Line of Progression.
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
Ability to communicate in English about job assignments, procedures, and applicable safety standards.
Ability to prioritize repairs and demonstrate sound decision-making.
Ability to troubleshoot machine systems.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
Ability to read and use blueprints.
Must pass required training and/or testing; candidates may also be required to pass a medical exam.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment, including haul trucks, water trucks, rubber-tire and track dozers, front-end loaders, and motor graders.
Remove, repair, and install transmissions, engines, brakes, differentials, pumps, motors, torque converters, final drives, and other heavy-equipment systems or components.
Perform mechanical and lubrication preventive maintenance on hydraulic, power-train, and engine systems.
Prioritize equipment repairs and make repair-related decisions as needed.
Maintain work orders and perform work-area inspections.
Operate mobile equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks.
Perform carbon arc, plasma, MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
Serve as a fill-in supervisor as required.
Train and mentor other employees.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with employer contribution or match.
Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
Parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
Internal progression opportunities.
Eligibility for additional discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.