Tool Room Machinist
Red Dog, AK, US
Closing Date: March 12, 2025
Join Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. We are committed to encouraging a family-oriented work environment that values every team member. For many of our positions, we offer a unique rotation schedule with 2 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off-site, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.
Partnership with NANA Regional Corporation: The mine operates on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation. This partnership ensures that the local Iñupiat community benefits from the mine’s operations, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and sustainable practices.
Embracing Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, encouraging a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.
Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Supervisor, The Tool Room Machinist plans and performs all types of diversified machining operations to make, or repair, completed parts from raw material, ensuring exacting tolerance and finish requirements. This individual is responsible for operating all the machine shop equipment needed in the production of machined parts. The Tool Room Machinist should be able to work in a safety sensitive environment under minimal supervision to complete tasks.
Rotation schedule will be an even rotation
Responsibilities:
• From blueprint, determine and organize the sequence of operational procedure; select correct tooling; work holding method; spindle speed; tooling feed rates and machine attachments to make completed parts
• Mount and secures tooling and tool holders or chucks, positions and secures work piece on bed face plate between centers of machine using care to align, block, support and clamp properly to avoid conditions affecting dimension
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates all machine shop equipment needed in the production of machine parts. Machines required to use include, but are not limited to, lathes, mills, surface grinders, drilling equipment, welding equipment, and broachers
• Use precision measuring tools to maintain accuracy and quality of parts prior to releasing to production area
• When necessary, can machine new components without blue prints through reverse engineering of a damaged component or piece of equipment
• Observe all safety regulations and advises on safety hazards that exist
• Maintain a clean work area, keeps equipment in good working order, and advises Supervisor of any required maintenance
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) year Technical Degree in the machine trades and 8+ years in a machinist role
• Ability to safely and proficiently operate lathes, mills, surface grinders, drilling equipment, welding equipment, and broachers
• Ability to adhere to high safety standards
• Work day, afternoon, or night shifts as required
• Team player and able to communicate well with others
• Motivated and have ability to self-perform tasks with limited direction
• Work outdoors with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions
• Perform labor intensive work when required
Core Competencies:
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches in both metric and English
• Ability to hold tight machining tolerances
• Proficient with various welding methods preferred
• Knowledge and experience in using measuring instruments, set-up, and programming
• Strong mathematical skills
• Able to be flexible to handle multiple and changing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate with other departments and foster teamwork
• Participate/lead in problem solving activities and pro-actively suggest improvements
• Professional aptitude and ability to represent the Company in a professional manner
• Basic computer proficiency, MS Operation systems
About Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations
At Teck, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Our Red Dog mine features modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. To ensure a comfortable living and family-style working environment for all employees, we also provide all meals, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 401k plan. Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Diversity is a core value at Teck. Our teams work collaboratively, respecting each person’s unique perspective and contribution. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.