Job Description

Closing Date: December 30, 2025

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Recruiter: Annabel Morena

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Role Overview

Reporting to the HE Shop Supervisor, the HE Shop Welder, Level 6, at Red Dog is required to perform rebuilds, fabrication, and repairs on mobile and stationary equipment. Examples of equipment that may need repairs includes haul trucks, dozers, loaders, and graders. Examples of fabrication and rebuild work include large mining equipment buckets, blades and track frames.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding work including line boring on equipment and other mining assets as directed
• Design and fabricate various components based on operational needs
• Communicate effectively with other team members and supervisors about assigned tasks
• Provide expert input on upcoming repairs to develop optimal and safe job plans
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyperson Welder with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in mining or related heavy industrial environment
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, self-motivated, and have a strong desire to be part of a team
• Problem solving and decision making abilities
• Work day, afternoon, or night shifts as required
• Work outdoors in various environmental conditions
• Perform labor intensive work when required
• Experience or certifications for operating forklifts and other small equipment is beneficial

Working Conditions:

• Access: Fly in, fly out
• Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters — to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us 

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Welder VI, Journeyperson role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Requisition ID: 53158 | Job Category: Maintenance & Trades | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI -  On-site

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