Blake Groves
Everson,WA
Summary
Dedicated Journeyman Carpenter and Sheet Metal Worker with extensive experience in metal fabrication and construction safety. Recognized for strong communication and attention to detail, consistently delivering projects on time while adhering to safety protocols and industry standards.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Axiom Construction & Consulting
Lynden, Washington
05.2015 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using various hand and power tools.
- Installed roofs and siding systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine layout and installation requirements.
- Installed flashings, louvers and dampers to complete HVAC systems.
- Executed welding operations on galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components to meet structural integrity requirements.
- Followed safety protocols when working with hazardous materials including asbestos insulation.
- Identified and resolved installation issues and design flaws to ensure project alignment with specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare metal products according to customer specifications.
Journeyman Carpenter
Faber Construction
Lynden, Washington
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Constructed frameworks for residential and commercial projects using various materials.
- Constructed steel building kits from ground up.
- Installed doors, windows, and cabinetry with precision and attention to detail.
- Built stairs, ramps, walls, partitions and frameworks of wood or metal studs.
- Measured and cut wood, plastic, drywall and other materials to specified dimensions using hand tools and power saws.
- Operated power tools safely while adhering to strict safety protocols on-site.
- Operated cranes and forklifts on job sites
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project timelines were met consistently.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
Education
Journeyman Sheet Metal - Sheet Metal
CITC
Bellingham, WA 09.2016 - 06.2019
Lynden High School
Lynden, WashingtonSkills
- HVAC installation
- Metal fabrication
- Fabrication techniques
- Flashing installation
- Metal flashing details
- Blueprint interpretation
- Architectural sheet metal
- Roofing systems
- Gutter installation
- Layout development
- Construction safety
- Industrial safety standards
- Power tool safety
- Crane operation
- Rigging skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting issues
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Leadership abilities
- Goal development
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter
Faber Construction
02.2024 - 02.2026
Journeyman Sheet Metal - Sheet Metal
CITC
09.2016 - 06.2019
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Axiom Construction & Consulting
05.2015 - Current
Lynden High School