Aviation Shop Hand: Parts Prep & Light Assembly

Victor Sierra Aviation; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Victor Sierra Aviation in Palmer, AK is seeking a Shop Hand to support daily machine shop operations. The role involves material handling, basic production tasks, shop organization, and light assembly work as needed.

You will cut parts from sheets, deburr, mark, tag, prep for coating, maintain clean work areas, and assist shipping/receiving while following safety procedures. A high school diploma is preferred, and a safety‑minded, dependable mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in hands-on mechanical or assembly work.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from supervisors.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• High school diploma preferred but not required.

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

Manufacturing/warehouse experience

Willingness to learn

Safety and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Victor Sierra Aviation in Palmer, AK is seeking a Shop Hand to support daily machine shop operations. The role involves material handling, basic production tasks, shop organization, and light assembly work as needed.

You will cut parts from sheets, deburr, mark, tag, prep for coating, maintain clean work areas, and assist shipping/receiving while following safety procedures. A high school diploma is preferred, and a safety‑minded, dependable mindset is essential.