Reginald Higuera
Victorville,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated leader with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Orbital Tube Welder
Vast
02.2025 - Current
- Developed most of the current weld schedules being used for T1
- Assisted in the developed of tooling from Clark fixtures to 3D fixtures
- Led in the development of proof and leak for OTW, building the pneumatic test cart and setting up the boom room
- Responsible for interviewing and test all current applicants
Lead Orbital Tube Welder
SpaceX
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Responsible of 15 welders
- Performed maintenance on 9-500, 9-750, 8-2000, 8-400, 8-6625 ranging from rotor replacements to full tear downs
- Developed schedules from .250”x.049” to 2”x.083”
- Ensured all welders were adhering to AS9100
- Performed internal audits
- Worked with Directors and Sr. Managers to determine workload and priorities for the day
Orbital Tube Welder
BlueOrigin
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Consult with engineering for best welding practices (purging methods and process improvements)
- Clock assemblies using FARO arm or electric protractor
- Able to Flare and Hydrostatic proof
- Trained for Visual inspection to determine if a weld has any defects
- Proficient in electronic work orders
- Weld a variety of diameters ranging for 1/4" up to 3" with wall thickness from .020" up to .120"
- Work with high pressure lines ranging for 1300 psi up to 9800 psi
Orbital Tube Welder
SpaceX
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment
- Setting up weld machines and making repairs to weld heads when needed
- Worked in all areas varying from bench work to welding on vehicle
- AO certification (understanding tolerance stack up and acceptable criteria for welded parts)
- Created weld schedules to improve on current ones
- Worked almost every stage of COPV production from flow forming up to installation
TIG Welder
Custom Dreams
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Learned to prep and fit up exhausts using jigs and clamps and shogun cuts
- Built roll cages ranging from 4 point to 15 point cages
- Built aluminum fuel cells and repairs to radiators
- Entrusted with all inconel and stainless work that came threw
Education
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Charter School
Victorville, CA06.2018
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to weld Inconel,Titanium,Stainless,Mild steel, Aluminum
- Capable of reading 2D and 3D drawings
- Electronic work orders
- Able to fit tube ranging from 1/4” up to 8”
- High pressure/High purity welding
Timeline
Lead Orbital Tube Welder
Vast
02.2025 - Current
Lead Orbital Tube Welder
SpaceX
03.2024 - 02.2025
Orbital Tube Welder
BlueOrigin
05.2022 - 03.2024
Orbital Tube Welder
SpaceX
08.2019 - 04.2022
TIG Welder
Custom Dreams
01.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Charter School