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Victor Sierra Aviation

Holding company for aviation aftermarket brands

Experienced Titanium TIG Welder

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePalmer, AK, USA$26 - $36 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Previous professional TIG welding experience with titanium is required.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the ability to consistently produce high-quality titanium welds.
  • Applicants must understand titanium cleanliness, shielding, purging, and contamination-control requirements.
  • Applicants must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication prints, and work instructions.
  • Experience operating TIG welding and common fabrication equipment is required.
  • Experience inspecting welds and identifying weld-quality issues is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship are required.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Applicants must be reliable and adaptable, and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision TIG welding on titanium components and assemblies.
  • Prepare titanium materials and weld joints according to established procedures and specifications.
  • Use proper shielding and purging techniques required for high-quality titanium welding.
  • Maintain appropriate control of heat input, cleanliness, and contamination throughout the welding process.
  • Fabricate, fit, and weld components according to engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
  • Produce clean, consistent, repeatable welds in a production environment.
  • Identify weld defects or contamination and perform repairs when appropriate.
  • Set up and operate TIG welding equipment for titanium applications.
  • Follow established manufacturing procedures and FAA-related production requirements.
  • Inspect completed welds and fabricated assemblies for conformity to specifications.
  • Maintain accuracy and workmanship while minimizing rework.
  • Recognize indications of contamination, improper shielding, porosity, cracking, or other weld-quality concerns.
  • Maintain proper documentation and traceability as required by manufacturing procedures.
  • Follow established quality standards throughout the production process.
  • Maintain strict cleanliness standards when preparing, handling, and welding titanium components.
  • Meet established production and welding goals while maintaining quality requirements.
  • Work independently with limited supervision.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality personnel as needed.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and equipment.
  • Perform routine equipment care and general shop housekeeping.
  • Remain responsive to changing production priorities.
  • Support additional fabrication and production tasks as assigned by leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous titanium welding experience in a production manufacturing environment.
  • Aviation or aerospace welding experience.
  • Experience working within FAA-regulated or similarly controlled manufacturing environments.
  • Experience welding thin-wall titanium components or precision assemblies.
  • Experience with 4130 steel and stainless steel in addition to titanium.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and fabrication skills.

About the Company

Victor Sierra Aviation

Holding company for aviation aftermarket brands

Victor Sierra Aviation acts as a parent holding company for a group of aviation brands (APS, McFarlane Aviation, Tempest Aero Group, and AV8) that design, manufacture, service, and distribute proprietary aftermarket components for general aviation and business aviation. Its products cover aircraft needs from nose to tail, including over 4,000 proprietary PMA parts and more than 45,000 replacement parts and consumables, serving 45,000+ customers. The company operates a distributed product and service network across its brands, enabling third‑party parts, maintenance support, and distribution. It differentiates itself by acquiring leading engineering, manufacturing, and distribution businesses to build a broad, capable portfolio and a large aftermarket catalog. Its goal is to grow via organic market share gains and strategic partnerships while elevating excellence across its operations.

Company size
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Company stage
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Total funding
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Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
2022

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