Compare Boilermakers & Maintenance and Repair Workers, General District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,700

Similar skills & knowledge

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Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.


skills & knowledge Gaps

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Boilermakers
Boilermakers
Very Low
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Medium

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Boilermakers
Boilermakers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Boilermakers
Boilermakers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Boilermakers
Boilermakers

2 related certifications

Certification for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

16 related certifications

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