Aerospace Shop Hand: Parts Prep & Light Assembly

McFarlane Aviation; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Victor Sierra Aviation's McFarlane Alaska division in Palmer, AK is seeking a Shop Hand to join the Machine Shop. The role supports daily production tasks, material handling, and shop organization, with duties including part marking, deburring with a bench grinder, and light assembly as needed.

You will work in a hands-on environment valuing safety, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to learn manufacturing processes and contribute to high-quality aircraft parts for bush flying support.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in hands-on mechanical or assembly work; experience in manufacturing or warehouse a plus.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from supervisors
• Commitment to safety and teamwork
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required
• Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead, climb stairs multiple times a day and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cut parts from material sheets and deburr components using a bench grinder (primary responsibility).
• Perform part marking, tagging, double-tagging, and remove ink from parts prior to powder coating.
• Assist with light assembly and basic production support as needed.
• Maintain organized work areas and support general shop tasks (material prep, staging parts, stocking workstations).
• Move materials and support shipping/receiving activities as directed.
• Safely operate basic shop equipment (hand tools, pallet jacks, carts, etc.).
• Follow all safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with general production tasks as needed.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical work

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bench grinder operation

Basic hand tools

Job description

Victor Sierra Aviation's McFarlane Alaska division in Palmer, AK is seeking a Shop Hand to join the Machine Shop. The role supports daily production tasks, material handling, and shop organization, with duties including part marking, deburring with a bench grinder, and light assembly as needed.

You will work in a hands-on environment valuing safety, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to learn manufacturing processes and contribute to high-quality aircraft parts for bush flying support.