Smelter Operator I - Silica Revert and Brick Crusher

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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 sulfuric 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 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 the Isa smelting vessel area include:
  • Operating tapping machines and belting systems
  • Working on and around an industrial boiler
• Responsibilities within the electric furnace area 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 the convertor area include:
  • Running belt systems
  • Handling silica flux and reverts
  • Operating a rotary furnace convertor
• Responsibilities within the anode plant include:
  • Working on water systems, casting systems, hydraulic systems, and refining processes
• Responsibilities within the acid plant include:
  • 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 the utility area 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

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steers, excavators, etc.
• Familiarity with crushers, conveyors, and screening equipment
• Ability to perform basic equipment checks and report maintenance needs
• Comfortable working outside, heat, noise, and around heavy machinery
• Ability to work in high-temperature and physically demanding conditions
• Willingness to learn and follow standard operating procedures & work instructions
• Understanding of basic workplace safety practices and PPE use
• Willingness to follow company safety rules and procedures.
• Awareness of silica dust hazards and proper handling techniques
• Ability to participate in safety meetings and report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Good communication skills to report issues, hazards, or equipment concerns

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
• 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

What We Offer You 

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $23.00 - $31.00/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 [email protected] .