How do I write a resume for a machinist job?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

You write a resume for a machinist job by highlighting your technical skills such as manual lathe operation, machine monitoring, light maintenance, and soft skills like teamwork, time management, and efficiency.

These attributes should be showcased throughout your resume (from the profile summary to work experience to skills section).

A resume summary is a short, 2 to 4 sentence "summary" of what qualifies you to be a machinist. The profile summary should include your experience, skills, and 1-2 top achievements.

For example, "Efficient machinist with 5+ years of experience, skilled in tooling and changeover. At Company X, consistently exceeded production targets by 10% or more".

In the work experience section, begin each entry with your job title, then add the company name underneath that, the dates worked, and 3 to 6 of your bullet points highlighting your experience there.

Remember to focus on achievements over responsibility and when you can quantify those achievements. For example, "Regularly beat production goals by more than 10%."

If you're just starting your career as a machinist and do not have much experience, then the education/training section is a great opportunity to showcase some of your skills and achievements.

Here, you can mention any courses you may have excelled at or any relevant group projects you may have worked on. Be sure to also include any professional certifications such as HVAC Master Specialist.