A valve seat for use within a hydraulic fracturing pump includes a first portion including a strike face for interacting with a reciprocating component associated with the valve seat. The valve seat also includes a second portion having a recess to receive at least a portion of the first portion, the first portion being coupled to the second portion using a hybrid joining method that includes both a mechanical fastener to secure the first portion to the second portion and a joining process to secure the first portion to the second portion.