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None of the 18 jobs that do this have AI or robot evidence for it yet. Jobs spend a median of 34m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 3.1 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| ElectriciansAssemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. | 1h 16m | No evidence yet |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersMount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components. | 1h 13m | No evidence yet |
| Avionics TechniciansInstall electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons. | 1h 7m | No evidence yet |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and RepairersAssemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks. | 53m | No evidence yet |
| Solar Photovoltaic InstallersInstall module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation. | 49m | No evidence yet |
| Lighting TechniciansInstall electrical cables or wire fixtures. | 46m | No evidence yet |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralAssemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment. | 46m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for ElectriciansPerform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment. | 41m | No evidence yet |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersInstall all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs). | 34m | No evidence yet |
| Control and Valve Installers and RepairersInstall, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment. | 32m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentInstall new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansAssemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentInstall repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersConnect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment RepairersInstall electrical assemblies and wiring in aircraft camera housings and memory cards or film in cameras, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground MiningHandle high voltage sources and hang electrical cables. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersUpdate existing equipment, performing tasks such as installing updated circuit boards or additional memory. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Structural Iron and Steel WorkersInsert sealing strips, wiring, insulating material, ladders, flanges, gauges, or valves, depending on types of structures being assembled. | 6m | No evidence yet |
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