Question 1

Is Freeport-McMoRan a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Freeport-McMoRan has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,302 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Freeport-McMoRan to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Freeport-McMoRan have been left by employees working as Intern - Hourly, Mechanical Engineer and Civil Engineer.

Question 2

Does Freeport-McMoRan pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Freeport-McMoRan employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Freeport-McMoRan. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Freeport-McMoRan?

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82% of Freeport-McMoRan employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Freeport-McMoRan 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freeport-McMoRan?

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Metallurgist (40), Intern (29), Engineer (21), Mechanical Engineer (15), Buyer (14), Mine Engineer (13), Diagnostic Electrician (12), Intern - Hourly (11), Civil Engineer (10), Haul Truck Operator (10), Heavy Equipment Operator (10), Administrative Assistant (9), Electrician (9), Mining Engineer (9), Truck Driver (9)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Freeport-McMoRan according to real employee reviews?

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"Great benefits and the people there are wonderful" ((in 189 reviews)); "Pay is good and company housing" ((in 156 reviews)); "management are salt of the earth good people to work with" ((in 69 reviews)); "Good pay and bonuses based on personal and company performance are a huge perk." ((in 43 reviews)); "Salaries are in range of what to expect,  Bonuses are good as long as safety goals are met." ((in 29 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Freeport-McMoRan according to real employee reviews?

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"Starting just before I left and continuing afterwards, there were more issues with poor management and decision making." ((in 40 reviews)); "Long hours and a long drive" ((in 26 reviews)); "freeport is full of "yes men" and upper management is completely out of touch with employees." ((in 21 reviews)); "One really bad manager (that no longer works there)" ((in 14 reviews)); "Nepotism runs rampant at this company." ((in 10 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Freeport-McMoRan layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Freeport-McMoRan layoffs and their outlook for job security at Freeport-McMoRan in 2026.

Question 8

What Freeport-McMoRan locations have received the highest employee ratings?

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Silver City, Empire, Tucson, El Paso, Phoenix, Bagdad, Green Valley, Houston, Claypool, Morenci

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