Joseph Reynolds
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional with knowledge of mechanical technologies and systems. Designs and develops equipment to improve prototypes and products. Experienced participating in projects from initial conception to completion within customer budget.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member/Shift Leader
Tito's Taqueria
Brattleboro, VT
09.2021 - 08.2025
- Helped develop better processes to improve the efficiency of the company
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Able to quickly adapt when unforeseen situations arised such as, being left with no manager, being understaffed, and or being undersupplied.
CNC Lathe Operator Student Co-op
GS Precision
Brattleboro, VT
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Interpreted complex engineering drawings to produce components to customer specifications within estimated production times.
- Adjusted tool offsets in order to keep produced parts within tolerance
- Completed production and quality logs to document and track activity.
Mechanical Assembly Technician
LEDdynamics
Randolph, VT
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assembled LED lighting products and subassemblies using hand and power tools
- Performed precision hand soldering and rework on PCB assemblies, ensuring reliable connections and adherence to quality standards
- Upheld company standards while working under pressure with tight deadlines, ensuring consistent product quality even during peak demand periods.
- Operated SMT machines to print PCB's when needed
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Vermont State University-Randolph
Randolph, VT05-2025
Skills
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Experience with Fusion 360
- Ability to collaborate well with a team
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Hand soldering
- Mechanical assembly
Timeline
Mechanical Assembly Technician
LEDdynamics
08.2025 - 12.2025
CNC Lathe Operator Student Co-op
GS Precision
01.2023 - 06.2023
Team Member/Shift Leader
Tito's Taqueria
09.2021 - 08.2025
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Vermont State University-Randolph
Engineering Project
- Worked with a small team to design and fabricate a custom tilther for a local farmer
- Reduced customers estimated cost by 50% and made crucial design improvements with help from my team
- Created SolidWorks models for the tilther and performed FEA on multiple components
- Fabricated custom components for the tilther and participated in the final assembly