Luke Parkes
Summary
Accomplished Fabrication Engineer with a proven track record at JK Stevenson Limited, specializing in structural steel and bespoke fabrication.
Expert in CNC programming and AutoCAD, with a knack for enhancing machine operation efficiency and quality control.
Demonstrates exceptional mechanical engineering skills and a commitment to surpassing quality standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Engineer
Self-employed / Motorsport New Zealand
06.2022 - Current
- Accredited motorsport new zealand fabricator
- Fabricating roll cages and motorsport components.
- CNC Machining and bespoke fabrication
- Motorsport wiring
Kiln Operator
Craigpine Timber Ltd
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Load & unload kiln charges
- Maintenance work
- Boiler & Furnace operations
- Operate 12 tonne forklift
Tradesman Fabricator
JK Stevenson Limited
07.2007 - 06.2018
- Structural steel fabricator
- General engineering
- Bespoke fabrication
- Stainless steel welding
- Alloy welding
Maintenance Engineer
Craigpine Timber Ltd
02.1999 - 06.2009
- Maintenance engineering
- Head rig operator
- Edger operator
- Re-saw operator
Education
NZQA LEVEL 4 ENGINEERING - Engineering Mechanics
Southland Institute of Technology
Invercargill, NZ06.2012
Skills
- Accredited Motorsport NZ Fabricator
- Machine Operation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Quality Inspections
- Malfunction Diagnostics
- Equipment control
- Quality Control
- Machine setup
- AutoCAD expertise
- CNC Programming
- Problem solving & solutions
Accomplishments
- Highly skilled engineer
- Won apprentice of the year
- Time management
- Neatness
Certification
- Class 2 driver license
- Forklift license
- Apprentice of the year award
- Tradesman certificate ( Engineering )
- Accredited motorsport nz fabricator
Hobbies
- I enjoy spending time with family and friends
- Enjoy motorsports
- I enjoy keeping busy
- I enjoy keeping fit
REFEREES
- GREG SHUTTLEWORTH
JESCOS HYDRAULICS
0274321926
- NICK WHYTE.
CRAIGPINE TIMBER
0212236707
Timeline
Fabrication Engineer
Self-employed / Motorsport New Zealand
06.2022 - Current
Kiln Operator
Craigpine Timber Ltd
06.2018 - 06.2022
Tradesman Fabricator
JK Stevenson Limited
07.2007 - 06.2018
Maintenance Engineer
Craigpine Timber Ltd
02.1999 - 06.2009
NZQA LEVEL 4 ENGINEERING - Engineering Mechanics
Southland Institute of Technology
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