Choose a clean, professional template for an Assembly Mechanic. Pick a reverse-chronological layout so your recent hands-on roles appear first. This layout reads well and parses reliably in applicant tracking systems.
Keep length tight. One page suits entry-level and mid-career mechanics. Use two pages only if you have long, directly relevant experience with certifications and complex projects.
Use simple, ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Set body text to 10–12pt and headers to 14–16pt. Keep line spacing at 1.0–1.15 and margins around 0.5–1 inch to keep white space.
Structure your sections clearly. Use headings like Contact, Summary, Skills, Experience, Education, and Certifications. Put technical skills and safety certifications near the top so hiring managers see them quickly.
Avoid overly creative formatting. Skip multiple columns, embedded images, and non-standard fonts. Those elements often break parsing and hide your content.
List achievements with short bullet points. Start bullets with strong verbs like "assembled", "troubleshot", or "calibrated". Quantify results when you can, such as cycle time improvements or defect rate reductions.
Watch common mistakes. Don’t cram too much text into small fonts. Don’t use color or graphics that distract. Don’t mix fonts or spacing styles. Keep the file type simple. Use PDF for humans and a plain Word file for some ATS.