Luke Abela
Eton,QLD
Summary
Hardworking Metal Fabricator with over 5 years of manufacturing experience. Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics to assemble metal parts according to specifications. Strong computational skills calculate proper dimensions and tolerances.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Assistant
HJB Diesel
01.2016 - Current
- Support work with servicing cars, trucks, trailers and earth moving equipment.
- Supported with the rebuild of engines and gearboxes.
- Sandblasting.
- Washing and detailing machinery.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
CAM Fabrications
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Inspected welded projects to verify alignment with blueprint specifications.
- Built and repaired dual cab conversions, chassis extensions, off road buggies, comp trucks, tray canopies, toolboxes, side steps and scrub rails.
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
- Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts and rivets quickly and efficiently.
- Planned and coordinated tasks and determined correct amount of material required to complete assignments.
- Fulfilled output requirements while consistently reducing scrap levels.
Sheet Metal Fabricator Apprentice
Macs Engineering
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars and pressed elbows from different materials.
- Hammered and shaped metal over forms, blocks or anvils to achieve required item dimensions and configurations.
Sheet Metal Fabricator Apprentice
GDP Metal Worx
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
- Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts and rivets quickly and efficiently.
- Tig and Mig welding.
- Worked with Aluminium / Stainless Steel / Mild Steel fabrication.
Education
Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade
Blue Dog Training
Mackay, QLD06.2023
Skills
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Waste Reduction
- Critical Thinking
- Company Safety Standards
- Project Deadlines
- Assembled Parts and Fabrication
- Instruction Interpretation
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Basic Mathematical Abilities
Timeline
Sheet Metal Fabricator
CAM Fabrications
02.2021 - 08.2023
Sheet Metal Fabricator Apprentice
Macs Engineering
10.2019 - 02.2021
Sheet Metal Fabricator Apprentice
GDP Metal Worx
01.2018 - 01.2019
Trade Assistant
HJB Diesel
01.2016 - Current
Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade
Blue Dog Training
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