Skills for Machinists
The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for machinists, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.
What to lead with
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags G-code, Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software as in-demand technologies for this role.
Top skills (ranked by importance)
O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).
- 1.Critical Thinking3.12
- 2.Monitoring3.12
- 3.Active Listening3
- 4.Speaking3
- 5.Reading Comprehension2.88
- 6.Mathematics2.88
- 7.Active Learning2.75
- 8.Writing2.5
- 9.Learning Strategies2.12
- 10.Science1.5
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Knowledge areas
- Mathematics
- Mechanical
- Production and Processing
- Design
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
Core work activities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Getting Information
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Training and Teaching Others
In-demand tools & technology
- G-code
- Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- SAP software
- 3D Printing software
- Armchair Machinist software
- Autodesk Fusion 360
- Autodesk HSMWorks
- CNC Consulting Machinists' Calculator
- CNC Mastercam
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- EditCNC
- ERP software
- GRZ Software MeshCAM
- Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS