Core Cutter

Doyon, Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A seasonal exploration company in Alaska is seeking a Core Cutter for its 2026 field season. Responsibilities include cutting diamond drill core, preparing and tagging samples, and maintaining safety standards in a remote camp setting. This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and experience in similar environments is preferred. The rotation involves 2-3 weeks on, followed by 2-3 weeks off, with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience working in remote camp settings preferred.
• Ability to implement and adhere to safety standards required.
• Must pass background check and comply with drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Cut and sample diamond drill core while maintaining accurate sample boundaries.
• Prepare, label, and cross-check core samples for shipment.
• Maintain inventory of drill support supplies.
• Comply with safety & health, environmental and Company policies.
• Assist geology department with core laydown organization.
• Follow safety, health, environmental, and company policies.
• Support field operations as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Experience in remote camp settings

Ability to adhere to safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Flat Gold Project is recruiting for its seasonal exploration program in Flat, Alaska, anticipated to run between May and October.

Job Description

The Core Cutter will be responsible for cutting diamond drill core using an automatic or manual rock saw, bagging and tagging core samples, reconciling cut samples, and preparing samples for shipment during the 2026 field season. The individual will be working with the Geology Coordinator to ensure sampling procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut and sample diamond drill core while maintaining accurate sample boundaries as established by the Geologists
• Prepare, label, and cross-check core samples for shipment
• Maintain inventory of drill support supplies
• Maintain a clean work area and be accountable for the proper care of tools and equipment
• Assist geology department with organization of core laydown
• Comply with safety & health, environmental and Company policies and procedures
• Support field operations, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Experience working in remote camp settings preferred
• Ability to implement and adhere to safety standards required

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, use hand and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position is a 2 - 3 week on / 2 - 3 weeks off rotation, working a 12-hour daily shift.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Fairweather's business philosophy and practice is to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check, pre-hired drug screen, and participate in random drug screening during the term of their employment.