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Shovel/Drill Diagnostic Mechanic I

at Freeport-McMoRan

📍 Green Valley, AZ, US, 85622 Unknown 💰 $28 – $38 USD / year Posted April 16, 2026
Salary $28 – $38 USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience entry
Exp. Years Two (2) years experience
Education Not specified in full (requirements imply completed academic and practical competencies required; Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED)
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

Shovel/Drill Diagnostic Mechanic I performs system diagnostics, repairs, and component replacements on heavy equipment, with an emphasis on electrical hydraulic systems and drilling components. The role also completes Work Orders, supports preventive maintenance, and may perform welding and equipment operation as needed.

  • Diagnose and repair electrical hydraulic systems
  • Replace and repair key components (GET, drill bits, drill pipes, hydraulic components)
  • Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance
  • Complete Work Orders accurately
  • Train and mentor other employees

Hands-on maintenance work diagnosing and repairing shovel and drill equipment systems, including electrical hydraulic systems and drivetrain/hydraulic components. Requires blueprint-based layout work, preventative maintenance execution, accurate Work Order completion, and practical skills assessment tied to the Line of Progression.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of mechanical/maintenance craft experience and strong diagnostic skills for electrical hydraulic equipment. They can perform preventative maintenance, complete Work Orders accurately, read and work from blueprints, and follow English safety instructions, with practical competencies aligned to Shovel/Drill Diagnostic Mechanic I assessments.

Two (2) years' experience in mechanical/maintenance crafts (including welderboilermakermachinist or facility maintenance/construction) OR a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenancecompleted academic and practical competencies required (Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists)Shovel/Drill Diagnostic Mechanic I: Practical Skills Assessments defined in LOPAbility to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in EnglishAbility to communicate in English with respect to job assignmentsjob procedures and applicable safety standardsProficient in layout and design and working from blueprintsResponsible for the accurate completion of Work Orders
Welding tasks such as: carbon arcplasmaMigTigand stickOperate equipment such as: forkliftscranesand small mobile equipment
work ordersblueprintsGET (ground engaging tools)
system diagnosticelectrical hydraulic systemsmechanical and lubrication preventative maintenanceWork Orderswelding taskscarbon arcplasmaMigTigstickblueprintslayout and designGET (ground engaging tools)drill bitsdrill pipeshydraulic pumps and motorselectric motorsgear boxescompressorsauto lube systemshydraulic valves and hosesforkliftscranes
system diagnosticequipment repairelectrical hydraulic systemscomponent replacement and repairsdippershandlesswingpropelcrowdhoist transmissionshoist cablesGET (ground engaging tools)drill bitsdrill pipeshydraulic pumps and motorsengineselectric motorsgear boxescompressorsauto lube systemshydraulic valves and hosesmechanical and lubrication preventative maintenancework order completiontraining and mentoring other employeeswelding taskscarbon arcplasmaMigTigstick weldingblueprints layout and designworking from blueprintsforkliftscranessmall mobile equipmentline of progression requirementsShovel/Drill Diagnostic Mechanic I: Practical Skills Assessmentsunderstanding and applying verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in Englishcommunicate in English with respect to job assignmentsjob procedures and applicable safety standardsmechanical aptitudeindustrial mechanical repair and maintenance
Prioritize and make decisions regarding equipment repair as neededAbility to effectively communicate and work closely with other maintenance team membersTrain and mentor other employeesAbility to understand and apply instructions and procedures in English
Industry Mining
Job Function Diagnose and repair shovel/drill equipment systems and components to maintain reliable operations.
Role Subtype Maintenance Mechanic
Visa Sponsorship No
Shovel/Drill Diagnostic Mechanic Imechanical/maintenance craftsmechanical aptitudeindustrial mechanical repair and maintenancesystem diagnosticelectrical hydraulic systemsmechanical and lubrication preventative maintenanceWork Orderswelding taskscarbon arcplasmaMigTigstickblueprintslayout and designforkliftscranessmall mobile equipmentGET (ground engaging tools)drill bitsdrill pipeshydraulic pumps and motorselectric motorsgear boxescompressorsauto lube systemshydraulic valves and hosesLine of ProgressionPractical Skills AssessmentsEnglish safety-related instructions

Must have two (2) years' mechanical/maintenance crafts experience (or equivalent education+experience in industrial mechanical repair), Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (Line of Progression where applicable), Must pass/meet Shovel/Drill Diagnostic Mechanic I: Practical Skills Assessments defined in LOP

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