Compare Maintenance Workers, Machinery & Rail Car Repairers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Maintenance Workers, Machinery $48,000
Rail Car Repairers Not Available
Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

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

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

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

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

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

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.

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

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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 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
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.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

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 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

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 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

6 related certifications

Certification for Rail Car Repairers
Rail Car Repairers

0 related certifications