Blaine Watkins
New Port Richey
Summary
Diligent Fabricator with expertise in metal installation and repair projects. Safely operates industry equipment to support safe and timely project completion. High-level welding and blueprint interpretation skills.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Metal Fabricator
Gillis performance
New Port Richey
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Install hardware on fabricated items such as hinges, handles or brackets using hand tools.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts.
- Measured and marked cutting and bending lines according to instructions.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the specified dimensions, tolerances, and materials necessary for fabrication.
- Clean work area after each shift is completed to maintain a safe working environment.
Solar Panel Installer
Private Practice
Dade City
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Attended training sessions regularly in order to stay current on safety procedures and product knowledge.
- Laid out and installed mounting hardware, such as brackets, bolts, and screws.
- Connected wiring from the solar panels to inverters or other components in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Installed photovoltaic modules on roofs or other structures using clamps, rails, lag bolts, and silicone sealant.
- Installed solar panels safely in extreme hot and cold weather, in confined crawl spaces and on roofs of multi-story buildings.
Education
Zephryhills High School
Zephyrhills, FLSkills
- Custom design
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal fabrication
- Welding techniques
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to change
- Rigging and lifting
- Power tool proficiency
- Hand tool proficiency
- Material properties
- Material prepping
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Metal Fabricator
Gillis performance
01.2023 - 12.2025
Solar Panel Installer
Private Practice
01.2020 - 01.2023
Zephryhills High School