Title:  Hydromet EW Operator Trainee

What You Will Do

• Safely performs duties related to the electro-winning process and maintenance of electrolytic cells.    
• May assist with and perform cell maintenance such as, draining cells, inspecting for damage, fixing leaks, hydro-blasting, cleaning, repairing/replacing level boxes, and replacing buffer sheets and boards 
• May assist with and perform 
  • Harvesting of copper cathodes 
  • Blank maintenance 
  • Cathode pressing 
  • Shipping of copper cathodes 
• May assist with and perform various tasks such as cutting cathode samples, washing down cell lines, and scrap processing 
• May operate mobile equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts 
• May assist maintenance personnel in performing routine and non-routine equipment maintenance activities 
• Perform area housekeeping 
• Perform other duties as required 

What You Bring To Freeport

• Three (3) months experience in one of the following areas: 
  • Mining/Manufacturing 
  • Industrial Operations 
  • Commercial Construction 
  • Commercial Landscaping 
  • Commercial Agriculture 
• 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 Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED 
• Willing and able to work in a physical labor-intensive environment, including walking five to ten-plus (5-10+) miles per day in the Tankhouse environment 
• Experience operating mobile material handling equipment (forklifts, mobile cranes, etc.) 
• Willing and able to work a rotating shift in a 24/7/265 environment that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime according to business needs 
• Willing and able to wear all PPE required, including a full face respirator (which requires a clean shaven face) as may be required by the job duties 
• Previous relative work experience preferably in the mining industry