• Hiring managers skim for specific titles and may overlook you
• ATS keyword filters often look for exact role names
• It dilutes your professional brand

• Replace "Maintenance Worker" with "Maintenance Technician" or the exact title from the job posting
• Add a seniority modifier if appropriate (e.g., "Senior Maintenance Technician")
• Include the industry focus, such as "Industrial Maintenance Technician"

John Doe Maintenance Worker ABC Manufacturing

John Doe Industrial Maintenance Technician (Level II) ABC Manufacturing

• Recruiters can’t gauge your impact
• ATS scores favor quantifiable achievements
• It makes your resume look like a task list

• Turn each duty into an achievement with numbers or outcomes
• Use action verbs and include metrics (e.g., downtime reduced, cost saved)
• Focus on results that align with the job’s key responsibilities

- Performed routine equipment inspections - Repaired HVAC units - Managed inventory of spare parts

- Conducted 150+ preventive inspections quarterly, reducing equipment downtime by 22% - Diagnosed and repaired HVAC failures within 2 hours, improving system uptime to 98% - Optimized spare‑parts inventory, cutting excess stock by 15% and saving $8,000 annually

• Many employers require OSHA, EPA, or manufacturer‑specific certifications
• ATS filters often search for these credentials
• Missing credentials can signal a lack of qualifications

• Create a dedicated "Certifications" section near the top of the resume
• List each certification with issuing organization and expiration date
• If you have relevant safety training (e.g., Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout), include it

Skills: Electrical troubleshooting, HVAC repair, PLC programming

Certifications: - OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry (2023) - EPA Certified Refrigerant Handler (R‑410A) (2022) - Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) – SMRP (2021) Skills: Electrical troubleshooting, HVAC repair, PLC programming

• ATS may miss skills hidden in paragraphs
• Hiring managers struggle to locate key competencies quickly
• Inconsistent formatting looks unprofessional

• Create a bulleted "Technical Skills" block
• Group skills by category (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Software)
• Use commas or line breaks, not long sentences

Technical Skills: Able to read schematics, troubleshoot PLCs, perform welding, use CMMS, understand HVAC controls, and follow safety protocols.

Technical Skills: - Electrical: Schematics reading, motor rewinds, conduit bending - Mechanical: Preventive maintenance, hydraulic systems, welding (MIG/TIG) - Software: CMMS (MPulse, Fiix), PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) - Safety: OSHA 30, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space

• ATS may reject resumes with ambiguous timelines
• Recruiters need clear employment dates to assess experience length
• Inconsistent location formats can cause parsing errors

• Use month / year format (e.g., Jan 2020 – Present) for every role
• List city and state consistently (e.g., Dallas, TX)
• Align dates to the right side of the entry for readability

ABC Plant – Maintenance Technician Dallas, Texas 2018 – 2022

ABC Plant – Maintenance Technician Dallas, TX Jan 2018 – Dec 2022