Compare Machinists & Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Machinists $73,300
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic Not Available
Similar skills & knowledge

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

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.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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.

Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Machinists
Machinists
Very Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
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.

English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Machinists
Machinists
Very Low
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
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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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Machinists
Machinists
Medium
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
High

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

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Machinists
Machinists
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Medium

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.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Machinists
Machinists

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Machinists
Machinists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

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 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

0 related certifications