Office Administrator at PALLADYNE CORP – Saginaw, Michigan

Title: Office Administrator

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

· Welcoming visitors and direct them to the relevant office personnel

· Coordinating activities throughout the company to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with company policy

· Carrying out clerical duties such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and preparing documents

· Performing bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing, monitoring accounts receivable, submitting payroll, and budget tracking

· Maintaining general office files, including job files, vendor files, and other files related to the company’s operations

· Supporting bookkeeping and budgeting procedures for the company

· Creating and update databases and records for financial information, personnel, and other data

· Handling confidential information

· Maintaining ERP accuracy through proper data entry and review

· Tracking and purchasing office supplies to avoid disruptions in the workplace

QUALIFICATIONS

· Computer literate

· Microsoft Office literate

· ERP experience, JobBoss2 preferred

· QuickBooks experience preferred

· Manufacturing background 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 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.

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 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.