Computer Aided Design Drafting Technology
Instructors
Matt Reseigh
Clinical Instructor
Office: Eames Complex 198
Professional Work Experience
- AAS in Welding from Idaho State University 1999; AWS Certified Welding Inspector since 2019; BS in Workplace Training and Leadership from Idaho State University 2022.
- Facilities Drafter/Designer at NRF (Naval Reactor Facility on the INL site).
- Product Lead Drafter/Designer at Idaho Steel Products; Idaho Falls, Idaho.
- Welding Instructor Idaho State University 2019-2021; Welding Instructor College of Western Idaho 2017-2019.
- Maintenance Millwright Technician at Simplot Food Group; Caldwell, Idaho
- Welder/Group Leader/Installation Supervisor for Idaho Steel Products: Idaho Falls & Caldwell, Idaho.
Career Highlights
- A large part of Idaho’s economy is Agriculture and Food Processing; and through years of experience, I gained an immense appreciation for the engineering, design, and manufacturing of food processing related equipment and operation.
- Taking advantage of a career opportunity to start teaching, I found great satisfaction in sharing my knowledge with others; and realized that I learn so much from new students. Those experiences continue to inspire me each semester.
- Transitioning from being a welder to becoming a drafter/designer has been very rewarding. Through hard work and personal study, it is possible to make difficult career changes.
On of my Favorite Professional Experiences
I always regretted not becoming a mechanical engineer and carried that disappointment for years as a welding technician. When I landed my first full time job as a design/drafter and began working with engineers in the professional environment, it helped overcome those feeling of disappointment. I found that the years spent building and maintaining equipment translated well to the modern world of drafting and designing products in 3D. Additionally, I found that my experience helped to convey engineered design intent to manufacturing personnel such as welders and machinists. I truly love to design with 3D software and continue to learn new things as improvements are made to the programs used in the industry.
Personal Facts
I love to listen to music and I’m a hobby guitar player. I’ve been a skier since I was a kid and still get out occasionally since you have to find something to get through the long winters and cold in Eastern Idaho!