diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm b/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm
index 425b959d31d..e257dc968d4 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/mecha_part_fabricator/New()
 	..()
-
+	circuit = new circuit(src)
 	component_parts = list()
 	component_parts += new /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/matter_bin(src)
 	component_parts += new /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/matter_bin(src)