Hydromet Leach Operator
Job in
Claypool, Gila County, Arizona, 85532, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Claypool
At Freeport-Mc Mo Ran , 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 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
Performs duties related to the leaching process and leach field construction.
* Performs pipe fusions using fusing machine
* Responsible for having knowledge of plant nomenclature to include sumps, pumps, and leaching areas
* Responsible for having knowledge of various evaporative spray heads and drip systems and may assist with and perform the proper placement of these on leach fields
* Perform loading, delivering, and unloading pipe and materials
* Operate mobile equipment such as loaders, forklifts, boom trucks, and light duty vehicles and UTV (Utility terrain vehicle)
* Perform area housekeeping
* Perform maintenance activities
* Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
* Six (6) months of experience in the trade
* 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
* High School diploma or GED
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
* This is a Safety sensitive role
* 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, and work on elevated platforms
* Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day
* May be required to work a non-standard schedule which may include shift work (other than day shift) in a 24/7/365 operation
* Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day
* 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-Mc Mo Ran 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 $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…
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