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Where You Will Work?
Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company's Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulphuric acid for our North American leaching operations.?Arizona's Globe-Miami?historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry's and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere.? Visit Globe-Miami.com) to learn more.?
Description
Skilled worker who under supervision safely performs duties related to the smelting of metals from ore in various areas of the plant.
Completes duties within assigned area or areas that could include the utility area, the Isa, the electric furnace, the convertors, the anode plant and the acid plant
Responsibilities within theIsa smelting vesselarea include:Operating tapping machines and belting systems
Working on and around an industrial boiler
Responsibilities within theelectric furnacearea include:Operating tapping machines
Operating a slag hauler (cress)
Cleaning launders which are used for molten metal transfers
Working around ventilation equipment which includes fans and scrubbers
Working with electrode-hydraulic systems
Performing housekeeping and minor maintenance activities such as troubleshooting equipment for smelter maintenance mechanics
Responsibilities within theconvertorarea include:Running belt systems
Handling silica flux and reverts
Operating a rotary furnace convertor
Responsibilities within theanode plantinclude:Working on water systems, casting systems, hydraulic systems, and refining processes
Responsibilities within theacid plantinclude:Assisting with, and performing the starting and stopping of valves and pumps
Opening and closing valves
Acid stream sample retrieval
Analyzing samples for acid strength
Processing and analyzing samples in onsite lab
Responsibilities within theutilityarea include:Unloading railcars that contain copper concentrate
Unloading bulk bags with various recycled materials such as foundry sands, precious metal scraps, and sludge that contains copper or precious metals
Managing truck unloading of copper concentrate, revert material, and silica
Transferring materials via belt systems that are distributed to different areas within the smelter
May assist with maintenance activities such as changing valves and piping
May operate skid-steer loaders, front-end loaders, 35 ton haul trucks, 75 ton overhead cranes, track excavators, forklifts, graders, water trucks, and vacuum trucks
May mentor and train fellow employees
May modify and create smelter operations standard operating procedures (SOP's)
Perform area housekeeping
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) months of experience with material handling equipment
Possess good communication skills
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Acid Plant or Chemical Plant Experience
Experience Operating a wheel loader
Familiarity with OSHA PSM
Criteria/Conditions
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
Work is performed in a 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 required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms and work in confined spaces
Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day
Will be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
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
What We Offer You
The estimated pay range for this role is currently?$22.50- $30.00/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 ****** .