2027 Summer Skilled Trades Internship - Heavy Equipment Mechanic

2027 Summer Skilled Trades Internship - Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Requisition ID: 146536 Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121 Category: Intern

Interns are placed at sites across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, where they contribute to our business in various fields based on organizational needs.

What You Will Do

Under direct supervision safely assist with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment such as, but not limited to: Haul Trucks, Water Trucks, Rubber Tire and Track Dozers, Front-end Loaders, and Motor Graders. Assist with maintenance activities on transmissions, engines, brakes, differentials, pumps, motors, torque converters, final drives and other heavy equipment systems or components. Assist with preventative maintenance activities on heavy equipment. Assist with completing work orders and other maintenance documentation. May operate equipment such as: forklifts, cranes, and small mobile equipment. Perform housekeeping duties and work area inspections. Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

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. Compensation: The estimated pay range for this role is currently $23.00/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on education and relevant experience. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability Please be advised 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.