Mikael Wilke
Nixon,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented welder with expertise in MIG and SMAW techniques. Committed to maintaining quality standards and safety compliance while executing precise welding tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
ARC Constructors
Nixon, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate and assemble structural components with precision.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints to maintain high standards of safety and durability.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and improve productivity on the job site.
- Trained new welders in techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage for skill enhancement.
- Implemented best practices for material handling to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting welding defects, contributing to continuous improvement processes.
- Maintained welding tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety regulations.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Used MIG and SMAW welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Maintained a full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
Welding Fabricator
Apex Sign Group
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and SMAW welding techniques.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assembled sign structures and displays according to project specifications.
Fabrication Welder
1234 Contruction
Nixon, TX
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and SMAW welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Improved product durability with skilled MIG and stick welding techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Antonio Leadership Academy
San Antonio, TX03-2023
Skills
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Gas metal arc welding
- Arc welding
- Position welding
- Structural welding
- Steel fabrication
- Position welding
- MIG welding
- Horizontal welding
- Position welding
- Metal cutting methods
- Cutting techniques
- Welding inspection
- Component fabrication
- Welding symbols
- Material selection
- Equipment operation
- Wire feed machines
- Personal protective equipment
- Rigging techniques
- Welding techniques
- Time management
- Machine adjustment
- Safety equipment usage
Timeline
Welder
ARC Constructors
10.2025 - Current
Welding Fabricator
Apex Sign Group
01.2024 - 10.2025
Fabrication Welder
1234 Contruction
01.2023 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
San Antonio Leadership Academy