Located at the Wesdome Site

Core Cutter Position

Schedule: 2 weeks on/2 weeks off

Positions: 1 position (2 people cross-shifting)

Scope:

Core Retrieval

• Remove core boxes from the front yard and transport them to the deck.

• Organize core boxes into groups of ten and position them securely against the wall.

Racking Process

• After all core boxes are on deck, set up sawhorses and bring in the boxes.

• Open boxes using an approved cutting tool.

• Insert each core box into its designated rack slot.

• Arrange boxes in ascending order, starting from top to bottom and left to right, similar to reading order. Apply the same method when loading geologist tables.

• Place empty boxes in the designated storage area, inverted and neatly stacked.

Cutting Procedure

• Remove core from the core shack and bring it into the cutting room.

• Write the sample numbers required onto sample bags.

• Mark the core samples to be cut with a yellow lumber crayon along one side of the core box to ensure accurate cuts.

• Turn on the saw.

• Place a piece of core into the guide, aligning the yellow line slightly offset to the center of the guide; cut to the left of the line.

• Take the sample tag and remove the half with the sample number; place it into the corresponding sample bag. Secure the other half (with meterage) to the bottom of the core box using staples at the start of the sample.

• Push the guide along the rails gently but firmly, maintaining even pressure as the blade cuts through the core.

• Place the top half of the sample into the corresponding sample bag; return the bottom half to the core box.

• Repeat until all samples are cut.

• Place completed sample bags on the table and prepare the next set. When cutting quartz, clean the blade with the grinding stone.

• Position the core boxes on a pallet in front of the cutting room for transport to the core field.

• After cutting is complete, turn off the saw and prepare samples for shipping. Send an email indicating: Number of samples, Start and end sample numbers 

  • Example: No. of Samples: 34 | Sample No.: 155200–155234

• Place samples into the pick-up bin next to the cutting shack.

• Clean the cutting shack to remove excessive dust.

• Store the respirator in a clean area to prevent contamination.

Exploration Hole Management

• Tag and store all exploration holes as required.

• Use the core racks or pallets outside the core cutting room to store core boxes after cutting is complete.

• When the hole is finished, contact the loader operator or designated personnel via radio to relocate the loaded pallet to its proper location. 

• All core boxes on pallets must be secured with a ratchet strap(s).