Compare Tool and Die Makers & Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic District Of Columbia

Comparison Tool and Die Makers Patternmakers, Metal and...
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.)

Tool and Die Makers Not Available
Patternmakers, 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.

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

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

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

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.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


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.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Tool and Die Makers
Tool and Die Makers
Very Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Find Training for this Gap


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 Tool and Die Makers
Tool and Die Makers

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

High school diploma or equivalent

Find Training for this Occupation


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 Tool and Die Makers
Tool and Die Makers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Patternmakers, 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 Tool and Die Makers
Tool and Die Makers

11 related certifications

Certification for Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

0 related certifications