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Fabricator

Palladyne AI
Saginaw, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Description

Location: Saginaw, MI

MKR Fabrication, a subsidiary of Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PYDN), is a heavy fabrication and weld shop with support and assembly capabilities that specializes in manufacturing heavy duty, complex components. With a focus on fabrication and welding for the mining and agricultural industries, and a growing presence in the aerospace and defense industries, our experienced team can handle projects of varying scopes and specifications, and as an AS9100D registered company, quality comes first, filling a need for reliable, high-quality products. From structural to sheet metal, MKR’s in-house capabilities and technical expertise allows our work to speak for itself.

Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to supporting missions that strengthen national security, public safety, and critical technologies. We empower talented people to collaborate, innovate, and grow while maintaining the highest standards of accountability, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Daily Responsibilities

  • Read technical drawings to prepare for and plan welds
  • Construct base templates
  • Put materials together within tolerances and tack weld
  • Inspect and test weld results
  • Operate a forklift and overhead crane
  • Document welds for projects as necessary
  • Maintain safe work environment by following safety processes and procedure
  • Inspect and ensure equipment functionality and safety before use
  • Record production in ERP – JobBOSS2

Requirements

  • Five years of fabrication experience
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Pass AWS tests performed by employee
  • Must be able to effectively read blueprints/drawings
  • Understand tolerances
  • Microsoft Office literate

Preferred Requirements

  • Jobboss2 enterprise resource planning system experience
  • MIG and TIG experience
  • Sub Arc experience
  • Aluminum and specialty metals experience

Compensation Philosophy

We believe providing employees with competitive pay and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, potential equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture). The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within our leveling.

THE FINE PRINT

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted. It is Warnke’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

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