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Resume skills guide · SOC 49-9044

Skills for Millwrights

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for millwrights, 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, Active Listening, Monitoring as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Critical Thinking3.62
  • 2.Active Listening3.12
  • 3.Monitoring3.12
  • 4.Reading Comprehension3
  • 5.Speaking3
  • 6.Learning Strategies2.88
  • 7.Writing2.75
  • 8.Active Learning2.75
  • 9.Mathematics2.62
  • 10.Science1.75

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Knowledge areas

  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • Building and Construction
  • Education and Training
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Public Safety and Security
  • English Language
  • Design

Core work activities

  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Getting Information
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

In-demand tools & technology

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • SAP software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word