Senior Welder

MKR Fabrication•Saginaw, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MKR Fabrication is seeking a Senior Welder to work on heavy-duty, complex fabricated components where weld quality, accuracy, and consistency matter. The role involves using technical drawings to plan and complete welds across a variety of metals, inspecting finished work, performing post-weld cleanup, and documenting welds as required for each project. MKR Fabrication, a subsidiary of Palladyne AI, is a heavy fabrication and weld shop with support and assembly capabilities. As an AS9100D-registered company, MKR manufactures structural, sheet metal, and other fabricated components, emphasizing reliable, high-quality work. This position is on-site in Saginaw, Michigan, in a hands-on heavy fabrication and welding environment. The role contributes to components moving through welding, paint, assembly, and other manufacturing operations.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant welding experience.
Ability to effectively read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Ability to successfully pass applicable AWS welding tests administered by MKR.
MIG and TIG welding experience.
Submerged arc welding experience.
Experience welding aluminum and specialty metals.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience using JobBOSS² or a similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to prepare for and plan welding work.
Weld components made from a variety of metals in accordance with project requirements.
Inspect completed welds and perform post-weld cleanup.
Document welds and project information as required.
Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move and position materials and components.
Inspect welding and shop equipment before use to confirm functionality and safe operating condition.
Follow established safety processes and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
Record production activity and job information in JobBOSS² ERP.