Jonte Overby
South Hill
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Greensville Correctional Center
Jarratt
05.2021 - Current
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
COVID 19 Vaccination Clerical Associate
The Executive Search Group
Petersburg
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Inputted data into spreadsheets for record keeping.
- Answered customer inquiries via phone and email.
- Assisted with onboarding new employees, including completing paperwork and setting up accounts.
- Performed receptionist duties such as greeting visitors and answering calls.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
Chester
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy prior to dispatch.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding quality control measures throughout the shipping process.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
Welder
American Buildings
La Crosse
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Loader
Jones Apparel Group
South Hill
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Ensured all items were securely fastened in the truck bed or trailer to prevent damage during transport.
- Cleaned up spills promptly using approved cleaning agents and safely disposed of hazardous waste material.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials such as aerosols or flammable liquids.
- Received incoming freight into the warehouse and ensured accurate placement in proper storage areas.
- Stacked boxes, crates, containers, and other materials on pallets, shelves, or racks in an orderly manner according to company standards.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all material handling equipment used in the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to product type and size.
- Responsible for keeping track of shipping documents such as bills of lading and manifests, ensuring they are properly filled out before loading onto trucks.
- Inspected merchandise for damages prior to loading onto trucks.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
Dinwiddie
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Fostered positive working relationships with internal staff members while providing superior customer service.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy prior to dispatch.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Inspected returned merchandise for damage or defect before restocking shelves or returning it back to suppliers and vendors.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding quality control measures throughout the shipping process.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08-2021
Associates Degree - Industrial Maintenance
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA08-2017
Certificate - Welding
Southside Virginina Community College
Alberta, VA08-2015
Certificate - HVAC
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA08-2015
High School Diploma -
Park View High School
South Hill, VA06-2015
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Filler metal selection
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Valve repairs
- Stick welding
- MIG welding professional
- System installation
- Preventative maintenance
- Customer service
- Equipment operation
- Time management
- Industrial refrigeration systems
Timeline
Welder
Greensville Correctional Center
05.2021 - Current
COVID 19 Vaccination Clerical Associate
The Executive Search Group
03.2021 - 05.2021
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
Welder
American Buildings
01.2018 - 12.2018
Loader
Jones Apparel Group
01.2017 - 12.2017
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
01.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Old Dominion University
Associates Degree - Industrial Maintenance
Southside Virginia Community College
Certificate - Welding
Southside Virginina Community College
Certificate - HVAC
Southside Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Park View High School
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