McFarlane Aviation

Overview

McFarlane Alaska is seeking an experienced Titanium TIG Welder to join their manufacturing team in Palmer, AK on the night shift. The role involves precision TIG welding of titanium aircraft components and requires a high level of attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to consistently work the required night-shift schedule.
• Reliable, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay, based on experience.
• Night-shift schedule with the option to work 4/10s.
• Health Insurance.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• PTO.
• Holiday pay.
• 401k.
• Casual, hands-on work environment.
• Opportunities to grow skills within aviation manufacturing.

Additional Information

• This position is specifically assigned to the night shift.
• Work hours will fall between 6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
• Shifts may be up to 10 hours.
• Initial hire window due to training needs will be during day shift.