Cayden Wilke
Manitowoc
Summary
Dedicated Welder experienced in MIG, flux, and stick welding. Delivered high-quality metal fabrication through precise techniques tailored to various materials. Excelled in physically demanding environments while effectively utilizing a diverse array of power tools and equipment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Assembler
Robinson Inc
Manitowoc
07.2025 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts accurately.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Adhered to safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Cook / maintenance
Golf course at Branch River
Branch
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Prepared a variety of dishes for golf course events and daily dining.
- Managed food inventory and ensured proper storage practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
- Inspected and tested machinery to identify malfunctions in operations.
CnC machine operater
Jagemann Stamping
Manitowoc
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated CNC machines to produce metal components efficiently.
- Monitored machine performance and made adjustments as needed.
- Loaded raw materials into CNC machines for processing.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected finished products for quality and precision standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Ensured parts remained accessible within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
Education
Valders High-school
Valders, WISkills
- Welding techniques
- Metal fabrication
- CNC machining
- Safety procedures
- Blueprint reading
- Welding machine setup
- Fabrication
Affiliations
- Metal fabrication
- Demolition derbys
- Hunting & fishing
Timeline
Welder/Assembler
Robinson Inc
07.2025 - Current
CnC machine operater
Jagemann Stamping
09.2024 - 05.2025
Cook / maintenance
Golf course at Branch River
06.2023 - 07.2025
Valders High-school