Compare Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines & Industrial Machinery Mechanics District Of Columbia

Comparison Mobile Heavy Equipment... Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Salary

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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $67,100
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $85,200

Similar skills & knowledge

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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

5 related certifications

Certification for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

27 related certifications

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