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In 1 of the 40 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as robots doing it. In the other 39, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 33m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 5.6 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
39No evidence yet
1Robots
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Equipment RepairersPerform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment. | 1h 26m | No evidence yet |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment RepairersAdjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools. | 1h 24m | No evidence yet |
| Avionics TechniciansAdjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons. | 1h 19m | No evidence yet |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersAdjust string tensions to tune instruments, using hand tools and electronic tuning devices. | 1h 12m | No evidence yet |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersExamine completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work orders, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct production problems. | 1h 8m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentRepair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment. | 1h 5m | No evidence yet |
| Geothermal TechniciansMonitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems. | 1h 4m | No evidence yet |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersRepair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment. | 58m | No evidence yet |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansReassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. | 56m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentAdjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools. | 55m | No evidence yet |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsClean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery. | 53m | No evidence yet |
| MillwrightsReplace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts. | 51m | No evidence yet |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSet up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment. | 46m | No evidence yet |
| Mechanical Door RepairersAdjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers. | 40m | No evidence yet |
| Power Plant OperatorsTake regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals. | 40m | Robots |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersTune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings. | 38m | No evidence yet |
| Watch and Clock RepairersAdjust timing regulators, using truing calipers, watch-rate recorders, and tweezers. | 38m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersAdjust, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and machines, and assist more skilled workers with similar tasks. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment MechanicsAdjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes. | 34m | No evidence yet |
| Home Appliance RepairersReassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed. | 33m | No evidence yet |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansAdjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons. | 31m | No evidence yet |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TendersAdjust machine or freezer speed and air intake to obtain desired consistency and amount of product. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsTest and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralAdjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Rail Car RepairersAdjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Machinery Maintenance WorkersSet up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Power Distributors and DispatchersTrack conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSet up and adjust machines and equipment. | 16m | No evidence yet |
| Traffic TechniciansMaintain or make minor adjustments or field repairs to equipment used in surveys, including the replacement of parts on traffic data gathering devices. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Control and Valve Installers and RepairersTurn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Medical DosimetristsPerform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersAdjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersInstall, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Manufacturing PottersAdjust wheel speeds according to the feel of the clay as pieces enlarge and walls become thinner. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersAdjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersCheck antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsExamine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersAdjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and RepairersAdjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsOperate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair. | under 1m | No evidence yet |
How to read this
This task type comes from O*NET's detailed work activities, which link similar tasks across jobs. A label applies to one job's version of the task: AI use comes from real AI conversations (Anthropic Economic Index) and robot evidence from deployments in real workplaces. "No evidence yet" may just mean the task is rare in the data. How we keep time.
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