2027 Summer Skilled Trades Internship - Fixed Plant Mechanic

Freeport-McMoRan•Miami, AZ
•Onsite

About The Position

Freeport-McMoRan is offering internship opportunities 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 typically run from May through August. The internship aims to provide a collaborative environment where interns can gain skills and experience for a successful future. Candidates are not eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an associate degree or certification program in a mechanical or relevant field, OR Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with an associate degree or certification in a mechanical or relevant field.
  • 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.
  • 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 maintenance activities including component removal, repair and installation of various crushers, vibratory screens, mills, pumps, conveyor systems, etc.
  • Assist with and perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance such as changing filters, checking screens, oil levels, and lubrication systems.
  • Assist with completing work orders, work area inspections, and job safety analysis.
  • May perform welding and fabrication.
  • May operate equipment such as: forklifts, skid steers, and overhead cranes.
  • Perform housekeeping duties.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (implied by temporary, full-time paid positions)
  • Health insurance (implied by safety-sensitive designation and general company benefits, though not explicitly stated for interns)
  • Dental insurance (implied)
  • Vision insurance (implied)
  • Life insurance (implied)
  • Disability insurance (implied)
  • 401k (implied)
  • Employee stock purchase plan (implied)
  • Tuition reimbursement (implied)
  • Professional development (implied by internship goals)
  • Wellness programs (implied)
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