Caleb Latham
Oreana
Summary
Dedicated sandblasting professional with a strong focus on safety compliance and quality control. Proven ability to operate equipment efficiently while adhering to strict safety protocols.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Sand Blaster
Thortons Welding
Decatur
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated sandblasting equipment, enhancing surface preparation for welding and painting.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area and tools.
- Inspected surfaces for defects, ensuring quality standards before sandblasting procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project timelines.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during blasting operations.
- Adjusted machine settings, optimizing blasting results based on material type and improving surface finish.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations regarding personal protective equipment.
- Monitored environmental conditions within blast room to uphold safety standards.
Sand Blaster
ADM
Decatur
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated sandblasting equipment for effective surface preparation on diverse materials.
- Maintained safety protocols to ensure secure work environment.
- Cleaned and inspected equipment regularly to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
- Monitored and ensured material quality during sandblasting operations to meet established standards.
- Documented daily production activities and equipment maintenance logs.
- Prepared surfaces by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
- Inspected parts before and after sandblasting to uphold quality control standards.
- Followed environmental regulations for waste disposal from projects.
Auto Detailer
Jackson Ford
Decatur
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Same information below
Operator
AGCO gsi
Paris
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored equipment performance and reported malfunctions to relevant personnel.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify compliance with safety standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and related parts for production operations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials in accordance with company procedures.
- Troubleshot machinery and alerted necessary personnel for repairs.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging, and assembling finished items.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Auto Detailer
Jackson Ford
Decatur
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Washed diverse range of vehicles daily using both hand techniques and automated equipment.
- Inspected interiors and exteriors for cleanliness, ensuring meticulous detailing.
- Polished and cleaned vehicles to meet quality standards and improve overall appearance.
- Operated detailing equipment, including buffers and vacuums, to ensure safe and efficient vehicle detailing.
- Applied protective coatings to surfaces to preserve vehicle finish and shine.
- Applied degreasing agents to engines, restoring both appearance and functionality.
- Organized supplies and tools to optimize workflow and accessibility during detailing.
- Maintained cleanliness of detailing area to ensure safe working conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
AO High School
Oreana, IL05-2022
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Lawn mowing equipment
- Mowing and edging
- Snow clearing
Timeline
Industrial Sand Blaster
Thortons Welding
10.2025 - 02.2026
Sand Blaster
ADM
08.2024 - 03.2025
Auto Detailer
Jackson Ford
03.2024 - 10.2024
Operator
AGCO gsi
01.2022 - 08.2022
Auto Detailer
Jackson Ford
01.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
AO High School