Seth Dooley
Machinist
Lynchburg
Summary
Results-driven machinist with extensive experience at BWXT, skilled in precision machining and machine maintenance. Enhanced production efficiency through effective equipment monitoring and optimization, achieving significant waste reduction. Adept at blueprint reading and part inspection, fostering a culture of safety and quality in the workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
BWXT
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
CNC Machine Operator
S and S Machine Shop
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Improved workplace safety, conducting regular inspections and promptly addressing any hazards or mechanical issues.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
Machinist
Simplomatic
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Education
Machine Tool Diploma - Machine Tool
CVCC
Lynchburg, VA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Forest High School
Forest, VA 05.2001 -
Skills
Machine maintenance
Assembly and production
Materials management
Equipment monitoring
Manual milling
Caliper use
Precise measuring
Precision machining
Blueprint reading
Part inspection
Heat treatment
CNC operation
Timeline
Machinist
BWXT
02.2023 - 12.2025
CNC Machine Operator
S and S Machine Shop
07.2022 - 02.2023
Machinist
Simplomatic
08.2021 - 07.2022
Machine Tool Diploma - Machine Tool
CVCC
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Forest High School
05.2001 -