Welder Fabricator / 3d Modeler Draftsman
Baxter Aerospace · Full-time
May 2025 –
Present
8 mos St. George, UT, United States
Supported production of high-precision aerospace and nuclear fusion assemblies under strict quality and documentation requirements
Worked from detailed engineering drawings, weld procedures, and compliance standards with zero-defect expectations
Rapidly onboarded to new CAD tools and workflows, contributing drafting and DFM feedback to improve manufacturability and weld access
Collaborated with engineers, inspectors, and manufacturing teams in a regulated environment
Owner
Reeves OffRoad · Self-employed
Apr 2020 –
Present
5 yrs 9 mos Hurricane, UT, United States
Owned full lifecycle design of vehicle-critical hardware from concept and CAD through supplier manufacturing, validation, and field iteration
Produced production-ready CAD models and fully dimensioned manufacturing drawings for OEM suppliers and machine shops
Designed components accounting for heat, vibration, fatigue, serviceability, and real-world abuse
Made independent engineering decisions on materials, joint design, tolerances, and fastener strategy
Identified and corrected failure modes pre- and post-production, improving durability and reducing rework
Drafter and Fabricator
Dopamine Engineering · Freelance
Dec 2023 –
Jan 2025
1 yrs 1 mos Toquerville, UT, United States
Designed and fabricated custom low-volume vehicle systems without predefined engineering documentation
Developed sheet metal and structural components optimized for strength, manufacturability, and serviceability
Validated designs through hands-on fabrication using manual machining and welding
Delivered ultra high end products that needed little to no service, saving buyers/operators by 90% compared to previous generations
Education
Lake Havasu High School
Diploma, High School
2017 – 2021