Question 1

Is Freeport-McMoRan a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Freeport-McMoRan has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,307 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Freeport-McMoRan to a friend and 76% 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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80% of Freeport-McMoRan employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Freeport-McMoRan 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freeport-McMoRan?

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Metallurgist (40), Intern (30), 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 181 reviews)); "Pay is good and company housing" ((in 159 reviews)); "great people to work for and with" ((in 68 reviews)); "Good pay and bonuses for new graduate engineers." ((in 37 reviews)); "Salaries are in range of what to expect,  Bonuses are good as long as safety goals are met." ((in 27 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 27 reviews)); "freeport is full of "yes men" and upper management is completely out of touch with employees." ((in 19 reviews)); "One really bad manager (that no longer works there)" ((in 14 reviews)); "Nepotism runs rampant at this company." ((in 9 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 are the top reviewed Freeport-McMoRan locations?

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Phoenix, Morenci, Tucson, Bagdad, Safford, Houston, Green Valley, Miami, Silver City, Empire, Climax, El Paso, Tyrone, Leadville, Claypool, Parshall, Sahuarita, Vanadium, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Denver, Norwich, Fort Madison, Elizabeth, Arizona City, Mesa, Morenci, Lafayette, Oro Valley, Tempe

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