Pick a clean, single-column template for an Assembly Worker. Use reverse-chronological order so employers see your recent shop duties first.
Keep your resume to one page if you have under 10 years of related experience. Use two pages only if you have long, directly relevant work history with certifications and heavy equipment experience.
Choose an ATS-friendly font like Arial or Calibri. Set body text to 10–12pt and headers to 14–16pt. Keep margins around 0.5–0.75 inches so you have white space for readability.
Use clear headings: Contact, Summary, Skills, Experience, Education, Certifications. Use short bullet points under each job. Start bullets with strong verbs like "assembled," "inspected," "calibrated."
Limit formatting to bold, simple lines, and bullet lists. Avoid images, text boxes, or complex tables that break parsing. Use plain dates (MM/YYYY) and standard job titles so ATS can match keywords.
Common mistakes to avoid: crowding the page with tiny text and long paragraphs. Don’t use funky fonts, bright backgrounds, or fancy icons. Don’t bury key skills like welding, torque tools, or safety training deep in paragraphs.
Proof one final time for spacing, alignment, and consistent date formats. Make sure bullet styles match and section order stays logical. This helps both a hiring manager and an applicant tracking system scan your resume fast.