Compare Industrial Machinery Mechanics & Rail Car Repairers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Industrial Machinery Mechanics $85,200
Rail Car Repairers Not Available
Similar skills & knowledge

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Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

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.

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

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

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

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.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Very Low
Transportation Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers
Medium

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers
Medium

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.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

27 related certifications

Certification for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers

0 related certifications