Shovel/Drill Diagnostic Mechanic I

Location

Bayard, NM

Wage

$27 – $36/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick Welding
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Posted on September 28, 2026

Job Description

Overview

At Freeport-McMoRan, the Shovel/Drill Diagnostic Mechanic I position involves performing diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on various mechanical systems in a collaborative and safety-focused environment at the Chino open-pit copper mining complex in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

  • Perform system diagnostics, replacements, and repairs on electrical hydraulic systems.
  • Conduct component replacements and repairs on various machinery parts.
  • Prioritize and make decisions regarding equipment repair as needed.
  • Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance.
  • Complete Work Orders accurately.
  • Train and mentor other employees.
  • May perform welding tasks including carbon arc, plasma, Mig, Tig, and stick.
  • May operate equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and small mobile equipment.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

  • Two years’ experience in mechanical/maintenance crafts or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
  • Must have completed academic and practical competencies required.
  • Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
  • Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and safety standards.
  • Proficient in layout and design and working from blueprints.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work closely with other maintenance team members.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • 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, including shift work at a 24/7 operation.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Bayard, NM

The local market in Bayard, NM

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Bayard, NM, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New Mexico as a whole we're tracking 9 other active welding openings from 8 employers. Browse welding jobs across New Mexico.

The most active employers in New Mexico at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Federal Signal Corporation (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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