Charles Thorne
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Current Address Permanent Address
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Tuscaloosa, AL. 35404 Demopolis, AL. 36732
Education Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2014
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
GPA (Cumulative): 2.900/4.000
Basics, August 2009-December 2011
University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
GPA: 3.284/4.000
Work Experience Engineering Internship, September 2012-November 2012
Faurecia Interior Systems Inc. Tuscaloosa, AL
- Updated time studies on several assemblies
- Updated work instructions for several assemblies
- Created Excel program to keep record of the first part weights
- Assisted with mapping floor for new plant layout designs
Co-op Engineer, May 2012-August 2012
Hunter Engineering, Durant, MS
- Updated plant drawing on AutoCAD
- Designed fixtures for welding of small parts for manufacturing
- Assembled fixtures already designed for the manufacturing process
- Designed racks and hangers to make paint line more efficient
- Programed press brakes to bend parts
Summer Help, Summers of 2009,2010,2011,2013
Rock-Tenn Paper Mill, Demopolis, AL
- Assisted service crew with various jobs
- Performed special jobs for service crew
- Operated heavy equipment
- Assisted Lube Crew with lubricating equipment throughout mill
Hobby, 2008-20012
Racing
Maintained street stock
Completely built/rebuilt engines
Assisted with installation of roll cages
Fabricated bumpers
Ensured engine was properly tuned (check spark plugs, timing, etc)
Computer Skills Microsoft Office, AutoCad, MicroStation V8i, PLC programming, Creo/Pro-E
Honors University of West Alabama Presidents list, Fall 2011