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Metal Machinist cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Metal Machinist
I'm writing to apply for the Metal Machinist position at [Company Name]. I have hands-on experience setting up and running CNC lathes and mills to produce components within tight tolerances, and I'm looking for a role where that precision work supports a broader production line.
In a previous role I picked up a batch of components running consistently 0.03mm outside spec on the mill. Rather than continuing the run, I checked tool wear, re-set the offsets and confirmed the fix against the drawing before restarting production, avoiding a full scrap batch and a delayed delivery.
[add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to] is a big part of why I want to work at [Company Name] specifically, rather than send out a generic application.
Thank you for considering my application. I've attached my resume with further detail on my machining experience and trade qualifications, and I'd welcome the chance to discuss the role further.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.