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Mill Maintenance Helper

Freeport-McMoRan

Climax, COJob$22–29.5/hrSeen 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$22–29.5/hr
Location
Climax, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Freeport‑McMoRan seeks a Mill Maintenance Helper to assist with equipment repair, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping in the milling plant, while following safety procedures and supporting a collaborative, high‑altitude community environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical AptitudeEnglish CommunicationVerbal and Written Instruction Understanding

Qualifications

Completed Academic and Practical CompetenciesHigh School Diploma or GEDPrevious Experience Demonstrating Mechanical AptitudeMedical Exam RequiredPass Required Training and TestingNon‑Standard Schedule Shift Work Required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Mill Maintenance Helper

Requisition ID: 141527

Location:

Climax, CO, US, 80429

Category: Maintenance

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

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.

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! VisitWelcome to Leadville, Colorado (https://leadville.com/welcome-to-leadville/#:~:text=Leadville%E2%80%99s%20fame%20is%20often%20attributed%20to) to learn more.

What You Will Do

  • Safely assist with maintenance and repair of equipment and processes in the Milling plant including mills, conveyors, screens and like systems.

  • Assist Mechanics with maintenance activities on Crushers, overlaying conveyor systems, ball mills, auto mills, screen decks, lube systems, compressors, filter drums, hydraulic filter presses, foundry pumps and lubrication systems

  • Assist with and performs preventative maintenance activities on Mill equipment

  • Complete Work Orders and other maintenance documentation

  • Perform housekeeping duties and work area checks

  • May operate mobile equipment

  • Perform other duties as required

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

  • 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

  • Previous experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently ** $22.00 - $29.50/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.

  • Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines

  • 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 (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en\_US) 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.

**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] .

How this job compares

Set against the 11,932 open Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22–29.5/hr
  • Colorado median$18–20/hr158 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–20/hr3,966 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $25.75/hr, is 32% above the Colorado median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the top quarter of Maintenance hourly ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 216 open Maintenance jobs in Colorado and 11,932 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (2,521 postings).
Education
212 of the 11,932 open Maintenance jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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