Aldayne McCleary
Conroe,TX
Summary
Manufacturing professional with over fourteen years of experience leading production operations, CNC machining and quality control in the oil field and energy sectors. Skilled in trouble shooting, enhancing production workflows and mentoring junior positions while ensuring safety compliance. Identified inefficiencies and implemented effective solutions through collaboration and resourceful thinking. Pursuing an Operations supervisory role to leverage technical skills and leadership experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Siemens Energy
Houston, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Conduct daily safety meetings
- Operate CNC machines to manufacture precision components for energy systems.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline production workflows and processes.
- Identifying process inefficiencies or bottlenecks and developing solutions to improve them.
- Inspect finished products for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Train junior machinists on safe operation of CNC machinery and tools.
- Set up and operate lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine machining operations.
Lead Machinist
Weatherford
Huntsville, Texas
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Conducted daily safety meetings to foster a culture of safety and elevate team awareness.
- Provided leadership to crew of approximately 20 machinists and operators.
- Developed machining processes that improved efficiency and minimized waste.
- Operated various CNC machines, including live tooling lathes and 5-axis Mazaks, to produce precision components for oil and gas industry.
- Collaborated with engineers and management to resolve machining and personnel challenges.
- Managed workflow schedules to consistently meet production deadlines.
- Compiled daily reports on project progress and operational challenges to support informed decision-making.
CNC Machinist
Weatherford
Huntsville, Texas
11.2015 - 01.2023
- Operated and programmed a variety of CNC machines ranging from Doosan, Mori Seiki to Mazaks.
- Monitored machine performance and made adjustments for optimal operation.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance activities on assigned machines; document results accordingly.
Quality Control Inspector
Weatherford
Schriever, Louisiana
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Inspected products for defects, ensuring adherence to established quality standards and reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Conducted visual and measurement tests using calibrated tools and equipment.
- Conducted liquid penetrant inspection and hardness testing to assess material integrity.
- Review material MTRs and maintain traceability
- Participated in internal and external audits, verifying compliance with applicable regulations and enhancing overall quality assurance processes.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials and new parts, facilitating timely identification of issues and supporting production continuity.
- Worked directly with third party inspectors for a variety of customers
CNC Machine Operator
Weatherford
Schriever, Louisiana
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Modified G-code to enhance machining accuracy and reduce cycle times.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, and modified machine controls to optimize machining performance.
- Monitored machine operations to ensure quality standards and maintain optimal production flow.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology And Business
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LASkills
- Drawing interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Production scheduling
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Machine setup
- Geometric tolerancing
- Final inspection
- Production planning
- Multi-axis machining
- Scrap reduction
- In-process inspection
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team leadership
- Workflow management
- CNC programming
- Quality inspection
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional coordination
- Critical thinking
- Cost reduction
- MRP and ERP systems
- Task delegation
- Staff supervision
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Safety oversight
Affiliations
Currently working on a project management certification and to become proficient in Spanish
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Siemens Energy
03.2025 - Current
Lead Machinist
Weatherford
01.2023 - 03.2025
CNC Machinist
Weatherford
11.2015 - 01.2023
Quality Control Inspector
Weatherford
12.2013 - 11.2015
CNC Machine Operator
Weatherford
11.2011 - 12.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Biology And Business
Nicholls State University