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MATTHEW GALBREATH

OPERATOR
Summerville,SC

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role. Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination. Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator skilled at moving materials, digging trenches, burying conduits and lifting components. Offers many years of related experience. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with many years of construction experience. Knowledgeable in wide range of trenchers, backhoes and diggers. Seasoned operator gifted in equipment inspection, maintenance and operation. Responsible team player with strong patience, attention to detail and systematic approach to completing accurate work. Excellent materials management abilities and understanding of safety zones. Focused on supporting jobsite work and meeting requirements by safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment. Worked closely with ground crew and equipment operators to complete on-time jobs with no safety incidents. Diligent operator trained to run multiple types of equipment on construction sites. Works great with team members to maintain open communication and strict safety standards. Reliable in completing accurate work and keeping machinery in peak condition. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front End Loader Operator

WESTVACO / KAPSTONE /WESTROCK PAPER COMPANY
05.2002 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery
  • Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite
  • Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials
  • Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment
  • Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site
  • Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site
  • Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs
  • Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications
  • Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality
  • Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime

CNC Machine Operator

Robert Bosch
01.1987 - 11.2000
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Operated and maintained up to [Number] different mill and lathe machines to fabricate [Type] products.
  • Performed over [Number] accurate [Type] tool changes and offsets.
  • Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
  • Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
  • Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
  • Completed manual adjustments and tooling changes in absence of automatic programming.

BASIC DEISEL MECHANIC

United States Marine Corps Reserve
06.1985 - 06.1989
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
  • Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
  • Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles.
  • Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
  • Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.

HIGH SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Dorchester School District Four
08.1984 - 06.1985
  • I DROVE KIDS TO SCHOOL AND BACK HOME

Education

High School Diploma -

HARLEYVILLE-RIDGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Dorchester, SC
06.1985

Skills

  • Loader Controls
  • Ground Disturbance Oversight
  • Trench Work
  • Daily Vehicle Assessments
  • Job and Task Observation
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Grease and Lubricant Application

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

BOBCAT OPERATOR

I WAS TRAINED AND CERTIFIED TO BE A TRINER

Timeline

Front End Loader Operator

WESTVACO / KAPSTONE /WESTROCK PAPER COMPANY
05.2002 - Current

CNC Machine Operator

Robert Bosch
01.1987 - 11.2000

BASIC DEISEL MECHANIC

United States Marine Corps Reserve
06.1985 - 06.1989

HIGH SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Dorchester School District Four
08.1984 - 06.1985

High School Diploma -

HARLEYVILLE-RIDGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
MATTHEW GALBREATHOPERATOR