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Resume skills guide · SOC 51-4062

Skills for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for patternmakers, metal and plastic, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking 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.Reading Comprehension3
  • 2.Active Listening3
  • 3.Speaking3
  • 4.Critical Thinking3
  • 5.Monitoring3
  • 6.Active Learning2.62
  • 7.Mathematics2.38
  • 8.Writing2.25
  • 9.Learning Strategies2.12
  • 10.Science1.5

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Knowledge areas

  • Production and Processing
  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • Design
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • English Language

Core work activities

  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Thinking Creatively

In-demand tools & technology

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • 3D Systems Geomagic Design X
  • Delcam PowerMILL
  • Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook