Kyle McCraney
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Hardworking and highly skilled machine operator and industrial professional with experience in automated machinery, production supervision, and quality control. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize processes, and maintain high product standards. Hands-on experience in mechanical systems, construction, and plumbing, with strong troubleshooting skills, process optimization expertise, and a focus on efficiency and safety. Seeking a machine operator or industrial manufacturing role where mechanical expertise and leadership that I can contribute while being part of a growing team, expanding my knowledge, and advancing with the company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Machine Operator / Night Shift Supervisor
Effox
Rogers, AR
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Led night-shift production operations for automated puppy pad manufacturing lines
- Set up, operated, and troubleshot Gevas automated packaging machines and Zhilaihan textile-combining equipment
- Coordinated material staging, loading, and warehouse layout to ensure continuous production
- Performed in-process and final quality checks, tracking output and efficiency in Excel
- Supervised operators and material handlers, optimizing workflow and minimizing downtime
- Applied mechanical skills to maintain machines and troubleshoot operational issues
- Night Shift Supervisor: Oct 2025 – Jan 2026
Final Assembly Piper
RAE Corporation
Pryor, OK
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Independently installed and assembled piping for industrial HVAC and refrigeration units
- Cut, bent, threaded, and fitted copper and steel piping according to blueprints
- Personally brazed and soldered all piping joints, ensuring leak-free connections and proper flow
- Installed valves, fittings, compressors, coils, and related piping components per specifications
- Performed pressure testing, leak checks, and quality inspections to verify system integrity
- Maintained compliance with OSHA and company safety procedures
Project Manager / Job Supervisor
Double Down Construction
Bentonville, AR
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed residential and commercial remodels including kitchens, bathrooms, treatment centers, and sober living homes
- Coordinated crews, subcontractors, tools, and materials to meet timelines and quality standards
- Oversaw plumbing, drywall, painting, flooring, tile, roofing, and high-end carpentry work
- Read and interpreted blueprints, ensuring code compliance and efficient execution
- Emphasized quality, team building, and hands-on problem-solving
Drywall Installer
Sessums Drywall
Roland, OK
01.2023 - 2025
- Hung and finished sheetrock in custom residential homes
- Secured contracts with Cherokee Nation and City of Fort Smith
- Coordinated materials, schedules, and workflow to meet quality and timing requirements
3rd-Year Apprentice Plumber
APC Plumbing
Fort Smith, AR
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Installed, assembled, and repaired residential and commercial plumbing systems
- Measured, cut, bent, and joined pipe and fittings using hand and power tools
- Assisted with rough-ins, fixture installations, and system testing to meet code requirements
- Read blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate placement
- Diagnosed and repaired plumbing issues, maintaining quality and safety standards
Education
GED -
Roland High School
Roland, OK01.2012
Automotive Program
ICTC Vocational School
Sallisaw, OK01.2012
Skills
- Automated machinery operation & setup (Gevas, Zhilaihan)
- Production line supervision & team leadership
- Mechanical troubleshooting & equipment maintenance
- Quality control & process optimization
- Blueprint & schematic reading
- Material handling, staging, and workflow coordination
- Microsoft Excel / data tracking & reporting
- OSHA certified
- Safety compliance (OSHA, company standards)
Certification
Osha 10
Languages
English
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Lead Machine Operator / Night Shift Supervisor
Effox
01.2025 - 01.2026
Drywall Installer
Sessums Drywall
01.2023 - 2025
Project Manager / Job Supervisor
Double Down Construction
01.2019 - 01.2024
Final Assembly Piper
RAE Corporation
02.2016 - 04.2018
3rd-Year Apprentice Plumber
APC Plumbing
01.2013 - 01.2016
Automotive Program
ICTC Vocational School
GED -
Roland High School