Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: Saginaw, MI

MKR Fabrication, a subsidiary of Palladyne AI, 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. 

Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PYDN) is an AI software company on a mission to automate physically demanding work that has historically been “too complex to automate.” With more than thirty years of robotics R&D — including during our time under Raytheon — we’ve developed advanced AI and ML software that enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act with human-like intelligence.

Daily Responsibilities

• Read technical drawings to prepare for and plan welds
• Weld components made from a variety of metals 
• Inspect weld results and conduct post weld cleanup
• Operate a forklift and overhead crane
• Document welds for projects as necessary
• Maintain safe work environment by following safety processes and procedures
• Inspect and ensure equipment functionality and safety before use
• Record production in ERP – JobBOSS2

• Three years of welding experience
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Pass AWS tests performed by employer
• Must be able to effectively read blueprints/drawings
• Jobboss2 enterprise resource planning system experience is a plus 
• MIG and TIG preferred
• Sub Arc preferred
• Aluminum and specialty metals experience preferred

Growth & Impact

MKR’s footprint across multiple industries is expanding. As part of the company, you will have a big impact through ownership of processes and new components being manufactured, from weld to paint to assembly and more, and you will see these components integrated into systems that are critical to the American manufacturing base.

Compensation & Benefits

This role is a full-time benefited position including:

• 401K with match
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• PTO and holiday pay
• $20 - $24/hour wage
• Several other benefits

Culture

Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to serving a mission greater than ourselves. As a government contracting company, we support customers whose work protects national security, strengthens public safety, and advances critical technologies. That responsibility shapes how we work every day—with accountability, professionalism, and pride in doing things the right way.

We believe exceptional results come from exceptional people. Our teams are made up of experts who are deeply committed to their craft and to one another. We foster an environment where collaboration is expected, diverse perspectives are respected, and every employee is empowered to contribute ideas, solve problems, and make an impact.

Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and compliance standards, understanding that our customers and partners rely on us to operate with transparency, discretion, and reliability. Trust—earned through consistent performance and principled decision-making—is the foundation of every relationship we build.

We are equally committed to our people’s growth. We invest in continuous learning, leadership development, and career progression, ensuring that our employees have the tools, training, and opportunities they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving technical and regulatory environment.

Above all, we are united by a sense of purpose. The work we do matters, and every role contributes to a broader mission that serves the public good. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values excellence, teamwork, and service—where your work makes a meaningful difference every day.

THE FINE PRINT

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted 

It is MKR'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.