Freeport-McMoRan

Operations Helper - Rod Mill

El Paso, TX

$39,520-$49,920

About This Job

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

Our rod and refining plant in El Paso, Texas, is a key contributor to our ranking as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of continuous cast copper rod – a main material used in the manufacturing of wire and cable products. The refinery has the potential to operate at an annual production capacity of about 900 million pounds of copper cathode, which is sufficient to refine all the copper anode we produce at our Miami operations in Arizona. The refinery also produces nickel carbonate, copper telluride and autoclaved slimes material containing gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

The beautiful city of El Paso features three universities, many community colleges and numerous schools. Some popular attractions include the International Museum of Art, National Border Patrol Museum and Franklin Mountain State Park. There are many shopping centers, parks, hiking trails and numerous restaurants for our employees and their families to enjoy.

Description

Under direct supervision, this role performs duties related to the production process of a continuous-cast operation.

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Assist in production process

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Operate mobile equipment

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Perform labor type work and keep facilities clean and free from job related safety hazards

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Complete the appropriate skill level criteria of the progression program

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Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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Must have six (6) months of related experience

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Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company

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Ability to interact effective with others

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Ability to ascend and descend ladders

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Ability to walk on uneven surfaces

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Ability and willingness to learn and apply new or changing job-related tasks as required

Preferred

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High School diploma or GED

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Experience operating heavy industrial equipment/processes

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Experience with basic hand/power tools

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Basic computer skills

Criteria/Conditions

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Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

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Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

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Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

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Work is performed in a manufacturing plant, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, walk on uneven surfaces, talk hear and see

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Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday

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Work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation

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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

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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 allowed by applicable State laws

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $19.00 - $24.00/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 hereto view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

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Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

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Company-paid life and disability insurance

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401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

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Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

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Tuition assistance

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Employee Assistance Program

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Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

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Internal progression opportunities

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Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

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Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

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Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

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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.

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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.

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