Luke Kadow
Oconto Falls
Summary
Sheet metal professional with over 16 years of experience, and a proven track record of managing complex projects. Excelling in fabrication, installation, maintenance, and management. Known for cultivating team collaboration and achieving high-quality results. Adept at reading blueprints, ensuring safety compliance, and adapting to changing project requirements. Reliable and driven to deliver excellence in every task.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal Foreman
Hurckman Mechanical
03.2009 - Current
- Supervised daily production activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Guided and supported new sheet metal workers through hands-on mentorship, significantly improving team skill sets and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated workflow among crew members to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Implemented process improvements that increased fabrication accuracy and reduced waste.
- Trained young foremen on best practices for efficiency, measurement accuracy, and effective planning strategies.
Meat Department Associate
Maplewood Meat Market
2006 - 03.2009
- Served customers at the meat meat department.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and tools.
- Organized coolers and freezers as product was cycled through.
Education
Journeyman - Sheet Metal
Fox Valley Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship
Fox Crossing, WI03-2016
Skills
- Leading pre apprentices, apprentices and journeyman by example on how to work efficiently while keeping the highest workmanship quality
- Keeping an open mind because you can learn from every worker and situation
- Precision measuring and planning to ensure both install and shop fabrication succeed
- Coordination between all trades on job to ensure smooth workflow
- Contingency planning
- Safe work practices
Timeline
Sheet Metal Foreman
Hurckman Mechanical
03.2009 - Current
Meat Department Associate
Maplewood Meat Market
2006 - 03.2009
Journeyman - Sheet Metal
Fox Valley Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship