Ashton McCartney
Newport News,VA
Summary
Proficient in carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to naval propulsion equipment and updating relevant logs and tracking systems. Reading and understanding technical documentation to complete accurate and efficient work. Experienced Nuclear Technician with 5 years running and maintaining smooth operations at plants and facilities. Widely versed in complex technical tasks. Trained to work within power generation, propulsion and chemistry labs. Committed to strict compliance with all legal and internal policies and safety measures. Skilled in using schematics, blueprints, technical manuals and testing equipment to diagnose and isolate faults in various systems. Qualified and experienced professional with extensive training in safety precautions and requirements in industrial area. Highly-motivated employee 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Machinist Mate
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Newport News, VA
06.2019 - Current
- Operated and maintained nuclear reactor propulsion plants and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all machinery related to the operation of the nuclear power plant.
- Monitored radiation levels in various locations throughout the facility using specialized instruments.
- Troubleshot problems with control systems that monitored and regulated reactor temperatures and pressures.
- Calibrated instruments used to measure radiation levels in order to ensure accuracy.
- Read and understood manuals, schematics, charts and diagrams.
- Adhered to regulatory and organizational operations policies governing nuclear equipment maintenance and performance.
- Responded to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosed causes and recommended corrective actions.
- Upheld strict safety standards by properly collecting, sorting, segregating and packaging radiological waste.
- Monitored workers and checked that each maintained proper precautions to control contamination spread.
- Tracked radiation exposure for personnel based on activities, time limits and specific work tasks.
CNC Machinist
Custom Tool and Grinding
Washington, PA
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning, and grinding.
- Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
- Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Make adjustments to the machine feed rate, speed and depth of cut for each project.
- Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications by measuring with appropriate instruments.
- Test completed workpieces for quality control purposes prior to shipment.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in the CNC machinery when necessary.
- Ensure that safety procedures are followed while operating the CNC Machinery.
- Utilize manual machining techniques when required; complete projects within allotted time frames.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece.
Education
Power Plant Operations, Chemistry And Radcon
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
Charleston S.C06-2021
Nuclear Power Plant Operations Theory
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Charleston S.C.09-2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Instrument Calibration
- Radiation safety
- Welding Techniques
- Fluid Mechanics
- Electrical Systems
- Heat transfer
- System Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Replacing parts
- Measurement tools
- Safety practices
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Lathe Operation
- Surface Finishing
- Inspecting equipment
- Maintaining equipment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nuclear Machinist Mate
U.S. Navy Active Duty
06.2019 - Current
CNC Machinist
Custom Tool and Grinding
01.2018 - 06.2019
Power Plant Operations, Chemistry And Radcon
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
Nuclear Power Plant Operations Theory
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University