Experienced Titanium Tig Welder

McFarlane Alaska; Palmer, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

4/10's schedule

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

401(k)

Casual, hands-on work environment

Grow within aviation manufacturing

Job summary

McFarlane Alaska in Palmer, AK is seeking an experienced Titanium TIG Welder to join our production team. You will fit and weld titanium aircraft components in a high-precision, FAA-regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has strong TIG welding skills with titanium, reads engineering drawings, and maintains cleanliness and documentation. We offer competitive pay, 4/10's schedule, and a collaborative, safety‑driven shop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous professional titanium TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication prints.
• Commitment to high-quality, repeatable welds and workmanship.
• Capable of working independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision TIG welding on titanium components and assemblies.
• Prepare materials and weld joints per procedures and specs.
• Maintain proper heat input, cleanliness, and shielding during welding.
• Fabricate and weld components per drawings and procedures.
• Inspect welds and maintain documentation for traceability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality personnel.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and comply with FAA-related requirements.

Skills

Titanium welding

Read engineering drawings

Quality-focused

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Shielding gas setup

Job description

Job Title: Titanium Tig Welder

Operating Company: McFarlane Alaska

Reports To: Fabrication Manager

Location: Palmer, AK

ABOUT VICTOR SIERRA AVIATION

Victor Sierra Aviation (VSA) — a TransDigm Group company — is the parent of McFarlane Aviation, McFarlane Alaska, Tempest Aero Group®, AV8, and Aviation Products Systems. We acquire and build businesses that lead in engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of exceptional aerospace products, with 450 employees across Kansas, North Carolina, Alaska, Washington, and Texas.

McFarlane Alaska

Based in Palmer, McFarlane Alaska specializes in parts and performance modifications supporting bush flying (STOL), designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-quality aircraft parts for the aviation market. With over 50 years of combined experience, the team is committed to delivering superior parts with exceptional, old-fashioned customer service.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking an experienced Titanium TIG Welder to join our Palmer manufacturing team. The Production Titanium TIG Welder is responsible for fitting and TIG welding titanium aircraft components and assemblies in accordance with established manufacturing procedures, engineering specifications, and quality requirements.

This position requires a high level of precision, consistency, and attention to detail. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently and producing repeatable, high-quality welds in a production manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Titanium Welding & Fabrication

• Perform precision TIG welding on titanium components and assemblies
• Prepare titanium materials and weld joints according to established procedures and specifications
• Utilize 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
• Properly set up and operate TIG welding equipment for titanium applications
• Follow established manufacturing procedures and FAA-related production requirements

Quality & Inspection

• Inspect completed welds and fabricated assemblies for conformity to specifications
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and workmanship with minimal 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

Production & Team Support

• 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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous professional TIG welding experience with titanium
• Demonstrated ability to consistently produce high-quality titanium welds
• Understanding of titanium cleanliness, shielding, purging, and contamination-control requirements
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication prints, and work instructions
• Experience operating TIG welding and common fabrication equipment
• Experience inspecting welds and identifying weld-quality issues
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Reliable, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset

Preferred 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

Why McFarlane Alaska?

At McFarlane Alaska, you’ll be part of a team supporting one of the most unique aviation markets in the world. We take pride in delivering quality products and strong customer support to Alaska’s aviation community while operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay, based on experience
• 4/10's work schedule opportunity
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• Paid Time Off following 90 days of employment
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Casual, hands-on work environment
• Opportunities to grow skills within aviation manufacturing

McFarlane Aviation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.