Mill Operator II

Freeport-McMoRan • Morenci, AZ

10d • $26 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Employee who under general supervision safely performs duties related to the production of copper and/or molybdenum concentrates in the Mill at a highly skilled level. In this role, you complete duties within the Mill process across areas such as the fine crushing plant, COB, ball mill, roughers, cleaners, flotation cells, moly plant, copper moly thickeners, tailing thickeners, and the mill control room. You take process readings and make necessary changes or adjustments, use electronic process monitoring systems to monitor conveyors, plant systems, and equipment, and perform plant and system start-ups and shut-downs. You mentor and train other employees, act as a fill-in supervisor as needed, operate processing equipment, adjust, perform basic maintenance, and report maintenance issues. As Mill Operator II, you operate mobile equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, overhead cranes. You perform area housekeeping, may conduct work area and safety audits, and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Two (2) years’ experience in Mill process operations
• Knowledge of the wet grind system and flow systems through mill and flotation area
• Knowledge of the filtering and drying process
• May be required to complete HAZMAT training as required by Department of Transportation regulations
• Knowledge of the placard system to accurately identify hazardous materials
• Knowledge of environmental policies and responsibility for reporting any issues and/or concerns
• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• safely performs duties related to the production of copper and/or molybdenum concentrates in the Mill at a highly skilled level
• complete duties within the Mill process across areas such as the fine crushing plant, COB, ball mill, roughers, cleaners, flotation cells, moly plant, copper moly thickeners, tailing thickeners, and the mill control room
• take process readings and make necessary changes or adjustments
• use electronic process monitoring systems to monitor conveyors, plant systems, and equipment
• perform plant and system start-ups and shut-downs
• mentor and train other employees
• act as a fill-in supervisor as needed
• operate processing equipment, adjust, perform basic maintenance, and report maintenance issues
• operate mobile equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, overhead cranes
• perform area housekeeping
• may conduct work area and safety audits
• perform other duties as required

Benefits

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED