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None of the 28 jobs that do this have AI or robot evidence for it yet. Jobs spend a median of 12m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 4.6 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
28No evidence yet
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet Metal WorkersFabricate ducts for high efficiency heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to maximize efficiency of systems. | 57m | No evidence yet |
| Refractory Materials RepairersDry and bake new linings by placing inverted linings over burners, building fires in ladles, or by using blowtorches. | 39m | No evidence yet |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersCut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders. | 35m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for ElectriciansThread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools. | 35m | No evidence yet |
| GlaziersFabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Rail Car RepairersRepair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals. | 29m | No evidence yet |
| MillwrightsWeld, repair, and fabricate equipment or machinery. | 28m | No evidence yet |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersCut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines. | 21m | No evidence yet |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersRewind coils on cores in slots, or make replacement coils, using coil-winding machines. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesBuild fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment RepairersFabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, or mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, or precision hand tools, according to specifications. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Watch and Clock RepairersFabricate parts for watches and clocks, using small lathes and other machines. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Avionics TechniciansFabricate parts and test aids as required. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Structural Iron and Steel WorkersFabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersDesign, weld, and fabricate parts, using blueprints or other mechanical plans. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| BoilermakersStraighten or reshape bent pressure vessel plates or structure parts, using hammers, jacks, or torches. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansFabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersMake wood replacement parts, using woodworking machines and hand tools. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersFabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Mechanical Door RepairersFabricate replacements for worn or broken parts, using welders, lathes, drill presses, or shaping or milling machines. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| ElectriciansConstruct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Medical Equipment RepairersFabricate, dress down, or substitute parts or major new items to modify equipment to meet unique operational or research needs, working from job orders, sketches, modification orders, samples, or discussions with operating officials. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersFabricate, install, position, or connect components, parts, finished products, or instruments for testing or operational purposes. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansFabricate defective sections or parts, using metal fabricating machines, saws, brakes, shears, and grinders. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsMold or install ornamental plaster pieces, panels, or trim. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralSet up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment MechanicsFabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Earth DrillersFabricate well casings. | 6m | No evidence yet |
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