Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Production Assembler III

Tpcengineeringholdingsllc · NH - Hudson | 603 Manufacturing

Position Summary 

The Production Assembler III is responsible for assembling individual components into a finished product on a production line while following detailed instructions and quality standards. Assemblers often use hand tools and machinery to accurately position and fasten parts together, ensuring the final product meets required specifications. 

Minimum Qualifications 

Education:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Advanced training in J-STD-001/IPC-620 standards

Experience:

  • 5 + years previous assembly experience required.

Knowledge:

  • Working knowledge of basic assembly procedures. Previous knowledge of cable and wire harness assembly required.

Skills:

  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Reading and Interpreting Written Instructions
  • Oral and Written Communication Skills

Job Responsibilities 

  • Assemble assigned product parts on assembly line in accordance with production guidelines
  • Read and understand drawings, travelers, bills of material. 
  • Use measuring tools, crimp tools, wire cutting equipment and stripping machines. 
  • Hand crimping.
  • Spot tie and continuous lacing.
  • Heat shrink sleeving and boots. 
  • Solder pins, contacts and solder cups, solder sleeves, bus wire splice
  • Perform job functions with minimum supervision.
  • Perform spot checks of products to ensure adherence to approved quality standards. 
  • Notify management of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions. 
  • Adhere to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations. 
  • Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines. 
  • Maintain an organized and clean work area. 
  • Perform other related duties as assigned. 
  • Provide on-the-job training and coaching to new assemblers.
  • Attend required trainings for program specific requirements. 

Internal and External Relationships

This position interacts with production, quality, and engineering departments on a regular basis 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand as needed. This position requires the ability to lift up to ten (10) lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

About 603 Manufacturing

Located in Hudson, NH, 603 Manufacturing, a Trexon company, opened for business in 1998. We are an awarded manufacturer of cable assemblies and electro-mechanical assemblies. 603 Manufacturing is truly a diversified contract manufacturer, servicing the Defense, Aerospace, Industrial, Medical & Commercial industries. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including a 9/80 work schedule.

603 Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 603 Manufacturing is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.

 

 

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