Matthew Vandiver
Lake Station,IN
Summary
Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar Porter
Blue Chip Casino
Michigan City, IN
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured that all bar areas were stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
- Assisted in setting up the bar area by arranging glassware, garnishes, and other items.
- Restocked beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages as needed.
- Cleaned and polished glasses to ensure they met sanitation standards.
- Maintained a clean workstation throughout shift by wiping down surfaces and discarding trash.
- Followed health and safety regulations when handling food and beverage products.
- Provided assistance to bartenders when needed during peak hours of business.
- Enforced responsible drinking policies among customers including monitoring drink consumption levels.
- Organized liquor storage areas ensuring proper rotation of stock based on expiration dates.
- Notified management of any problems or complaints from guests or employees.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used at the bar including napkins, straws, coasters.
- Adhered to all laws related to serving alcoholic beverages responsibly.
- Maintained spotless, well-stocked bar organized and ready for customer demands.
- Stocked refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer and replaced empty beer kegs.
Mechanic
AMC Transportation
Miller, IN
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Adjusted vehicle components according to specifications utilizing testing equipment such as dynamometers or chassis charts.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Consulted with customers regarding service options available based upon their needs.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Examined loose bolts and specified safety devices on vehicles and made adjustments.
Crane Operator
Worthington Steel
Porter, IN
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
- Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
- Utilized remote controls or radio devices to operate the crane.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times while operating the crane.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Kept abreast of changing technologies through continuing education courses or seminars related to safe crane operation practices.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
- Assisted other workers in securing loads onto pallets for transport by forklift truck or overhead crane.
- Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
- Adhered strictly to loading charts for specific types of cranes when lifting heavy objects.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
- Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Loaded or unloaded deliveries and shipments, taking care to avoid damage and safety risks.
Laborer-waterblasting
Eagle Services Corp.
Chesterton, IN
04.2012 - 09.2018
- Performed hydroblasting on industrial equipment with pressures up to 40, 000 PSI.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for painting or other coatings.
- Inspected and maintained all hydroblasting equipment including hoses, nozzles, pumps and filters.
- Maintained records of hydroblasting activities in accordance with company policy.
- Operated vacuum trucks to clean tanks and vessels from scale, rust and other debris.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as oil, chemicals and solvents.
- Identified problems that could affect the quality of work performed during hydroblasting operations.
- Repaired leaks in pipes using specialized tools such as torches and welding machines.
- Ensured all necessary paperwork was completed accurately prior to beginning any job.
- Developed standard operating procedures for safe operation of hydroblasting equipment.
- Worked closely with customers to ensure their satisfaction with services provided.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the process of hydroblasting.
- Adhered to strict safety regulations while working on job sites involving hazardous materials.
- Transported hydroblaster machine, hoses and chemicals to assigned site, set up equipment and inspected before and after use.
- Removed hazardous materials, chemical tanks and towers after first analyzing and alleviating safety risks.
- Completed each assigned cleaning project on schedule.
- Inspected cleaned surfaces and equipment with customers upon project completion to verify customer satisfaction with cleaning effort.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edison Jr/Sr. High School
Lake Station05-2010
Skills
- Supply Replenishment
- Beer keg installation
- Bar organization
- Keg replacements
- Tower overhead operations
- Crane steering
- Parts inspection
- Crane Operations
- Heavy lift management
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Stress Tolerance
- Quality Assurance
- Signal interpretation
- Hoisting equipment
- Stock replenishment
- Heavy Lifting
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Materials Movement
- Safety protocol
- Crane capacity
- Job Site Cleanup
- Material Handling
- Truck loading and unloading
- Safety Procedures
- Team lifting
- Carrying heavy loads
- Punctual and Reliable
- Safety awareness
- Physical Strength
- Clean Driving Record
Timeline
Bar Porter
Blue Chip Casino
06.2024 - Current
Mechanic
AMC Transportation
02.2024 - 06.2024
Crane Operator
Worthington Steel
06.2022 - 02.2024
Laborer-waterblasting
Eagle Services Corp.
04.2012 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Edison Jr/Sr. High School