Compare Machinists & Industrial Machinery Mechanics District Of Columbia

Comparison Machinists Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Machinists $73,300
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $85,200

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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


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.

Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Machinists
Machinists
Low
Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Medium

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Machinists
Machinists
Low
Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Medium

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Troubleshooting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Machinists
Machinists
Low
Troubleshooting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Medium

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


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Machinists
Machinists

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

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Machinists
Machinists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Machinists
Machinists

32 related certifications

Certification for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

27 related certifications

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