Caden Waltner
Mitchell,SD
Summary
Dedicated welder with expertise in fabrication, blueprint reading, and safety compliance. Known for maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring a safe work environment. Willingness to learn and listen.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder 2nd Shift
Trail King Industries Inc
Mitchell, SD
09.2025 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly of structures.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Improved workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions during production cycles.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal working conditions for consistent output quality.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Fabrication Welder
Rural Manufacturing
Freeman, SD
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise construction of assemblies.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Operated my own zone for welding and maintained a clean and efficient work area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freeman High School
Freeman, SD05-2025
Skills
- Multi Process Welder
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Crane operation
- Communicative
- Measurement tools
- AWS & OSHA 10 certified
Certification
AWS Safety certification
OSHS 10 safety certification
Timeline
Welder 2nd Shift
Trail King Industries Inc
09.2025 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Rural Manufacturing
05.2023 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Freeman High School