Test of the Month: Industrial Math

Written By
Chris Blomquist
Published on
April 24, 2025
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Welcome to eSkill’s Test of the Month! In these posts, you’ll find information on popular eSkill assessments from our library of more than 800 subject types. This month, we’re spotlighting our Industrial Math assessment.

A certain baseline level of math is required for most jobs. In trade positions in particular, the ability to use math, and more specifically industrial math, is essential. Think about tasks like measuring and conducting unit conversions, understanding how much material to order for a job, or using trigonometry to map out land. With eSkill’s industrial math test, you can make sure job candidates have the basic skills required to do the job.  

What Does it Test?

The eSkill Industrial Math assessment tests candidates’ skills in doing math related to an industrial role such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and more.  

Assessment Type

eSkill’s Industrial Math test is primarily a multiple-choice test. Most questions are accompanied by a graphic, equation, or table. The assessment measures candidate ability in basic measurement, deciphering graphs, fractions, geometry, and more.

Ideal Industries & Jobs

Industrial math is necessary for success in virtually any job role in the trades. Test whether candidates can use equations to order the right quantity of material, take accurate measurements, assign the right number of hours to workers on the floor, and more. This test applies to industries like:

Construction – Understanding how pieces precisely fit together.

Engineering – Taking correct measurements to ensure optimal building planning.

Manufacturing – Knowing the volume required when it comes to material ordering.

Transportation and Logistics – Processing orders accurately and optimally planning routes.

Complementary Questions

With eSkill pre-hire assessments, you can create custom tests that mix and match assessment categories to better measure a candidate. Instead of simply testing Industrial Math skills, you can test for complementary skills required for the job. Consider pairing the Industrial Math Assessment with questions related to:

Mechanical Aptitude

AutoCAD

Assembly Skills

Blueprint Reading

CNC Skills

Operations Management

Power Tools

And More

Math is a critical skill for success in industrial jobs.  By adding our Industrial Math Assessment to your interview process, you can make sure job applicants will have success in your company. Pair this test with questions related to other manufacturing skillsets to get a 360-degree view of your applicant.

Get started with eSkill today and see how our pre-hire assessments can help you improve your hiring process.  

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