Job Posting for Mill Operator Trainee at Freeport-McMoRan

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!    

Where You Will Work  

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the  Bagdad town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

Make guided decisions to support the primary objective of safe production.
Maintain and operate concentrator equipment
Perform detailed inspections of operating equipment and operational areas
Assist with maintenance activities
Complete area housekeeping duties
Learn and understand basic metallurgical milling principles
Perform other tasks as assigned

What You Bring To Freeport

Three (3) months work experience
Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Knowledge of milling, crushing and conveying equipment. Including operating parameters, limits and functionality of equipment

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $19.00 - $26.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role. 

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 
Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require  

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com .

Salary : $19 - $26

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