River Tharp
Savannah
Summary
Seeking the position of Spare Hand to contribute my collaborative, organizational, and technological skills to Packaging Corporation of America. As a determined individual, I provide hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn and grow within the organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Technician (Fiber Placement)
Northrop Grumman - Aeronautics Systems
Iuka
02.2025 - Current
- Support advanced automated fiber placement machinery in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment
- Perform equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance to minimize downtime
- Collaborated with team members to promptly accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
- Follow strict OSHA, safety, and quality standards in a controlled plant environment
- Operated machinery and equipment for assembly of aerospace components.
Crew Lead
Barnett’s Landscaping
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided maintenance to heavy equipment and lawn care machines
- Provided coordination of co-workers and homeowners to provide satisfaction of all lawn care needs
- Operation of heavy equipment, machines, and company vehicles
- Provided logistical support to the team to efficiently complete task for multiple locations and customers
Car Washer
Southern Shine Car Wash
Savannah
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical issues on automated wash equipment
- Followed safety protocols while handling cleaning chemicals and equipment properly.
- Collaborated with others to promote efficiency
Education
Industrial Electricity -
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology
Crump, TennesseePLCs & Robotics - Industrial Maintenance
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Crump, Tennessee 08.2024 - 04.2025
HVAC/R License -
Tennesse College Of Applied Technology
Crump, TennesseeDiploma -
Hardin County High School
Savannah, TennesseeSkills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Industrial Maintenance
- Diagnosis of HVAC units
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- PLC Exposure
- Shift Work & Overtime Availability
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Residential electrical work
- Organizational skills
- Task management
- Safety awareness
- Productivity
Certification
- EPA Universal
- Green Awareness
- PLCs & Robotics
- HVAC/R Technician
- Electrician Apprentice
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician (Fiber Placement)
Northrop Grumman - Aeronautics Systems
02.2025 - Current
PLCs & Robotics - Industrial Maintenance
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
08.2024 - 04.2025
Crew Lead
Barnett’s Landscaping
04.2023 - 06.2024
Car Washer
Southern Shine Car Wash
10.2021 - 05.2022
Industrial Electricity -
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology
HVAC/R License -
Tennesse College Of Applied Technology
Diploma -
Hardin County High School