Job Description

At Climax Molybdenum, 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.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Where You Will Work 

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.  

What You Will Do

This entry-level position supports operations and/or maintenance areas in an industrial setting. Employees work in environments where the primary objective is safe production. There are many work activities taking place at one time, and work tasks may change many times during a work shift.

• Area housekeeping to include tasks such as shoveling, using a fire hose, and digging
• Operation of processing/mobile equipment
• Material lifting/handling/loading
• Operation of hand/power tools
• Equipment/facility inspection and maintenance
• Other tasks as assigned

What You Bring To Freeport

• 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

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED
• Equipment operation experience such as Dozer, Loader, Excavator, Haul truck, Water Truck

What We Offer You

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $25.50 - $26.00/hour.   

 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 HRSC@fmi.com.