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Freeport-McMoRan · 8 hours ago

2026 Summer Skilled Trades Internship - Fixed Plant Mechanic

Phoenix, AZ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Freeport-McMoRan is a company committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production. The Skilled Trades Internship is designed for students and recent graduates, where they will assist with maintenance activities and perform various mechanical tasks under supervision.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance activities including component removal, repair and installation of various crushers, vibratory screens, mills, pumps, conveyor systems, etc

Assist with and perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance such as changing ﬁlters, checking screens, oil levels, and lubrication systems

Assist with completing work orders, work area inspections, and job safety analysis

May perform welding and fabrication

May operate equipment such as: forklifts, skid steers, and overhead cranes

Perform housekeeping duties

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Mechanical maintenanceWeldingFabricationEquipment operationSafety standards knowledgeMulti-taskingCommunication skills

Required

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