Luke Kitching

Hard-working machines with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. Enthusiastic machines with 15 years of experience. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Shares machine knowledge to achieve results. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Welding frames - Hallmark panels - Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

(2024-05)

• Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations.
• Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
• Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
• Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
• Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• wellding, cutting and prepping window and door frames.

Machinist - Cab cut - Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

(2019-07 - 2024-07)

• Fabricated custom cabinetry using advanced woodworking machinery and tools.
• Interpreted blueprints to ensure precise measurements and specifications.
• Conducted quality inspections to maintain high standards of craftsmanship.
• Streamlined production processes, improving workflow efficiency in workshop operations.
• Measured timber and materials accurately to produce quality cabinets with reduced waste.
• Identified quality issues quickly to prevent further manufacturing of defective products.
• Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles, achieving professional finishes.
• Took instruction well to achieve accurate, quality cabinet assemblies.
• Boosted workshop efficiency with timely maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Handled complex joinery tasks efficiently, resulting in seamless finishes.
• Kept working areas clear of debris and waste to limit risk and maintain health and safety standards.
• Demonstrated excellent craftsmanship in all undertaken projects.
• Inspected final products, assuring quality control standards were met consistently.
• Built up cabinets using hand and power tools to detailed design specifications.
• Trained new staff members in cabinet making techniques leading to a more skilled workforce.
• work on an CNC, edge bander machine.

Machinist - Kingstown furniture - Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

(2008-06 - 2019-06)

• Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
• Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Completed opening and closing procedures, from product replenishment to budget control.
• Cutting to measure chipbored and MDF to make wardrobe.

Winifred holtby school (1997-09 - 2007-07)