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In 5 of the 28 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as robots doing it. In the other 23, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 12m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 2.5 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
23No evidence yet
5Robots
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersMonitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems. | 1h 8m | No evidence yet |
| Biomass Plant TechniciansInspect biomass power plant or processing equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems. | 36m | Robots |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersObserve flow of materials and listen for machine malfunctions, such as jamming or spillage, and notify supervisors if corrective actions fail. | 31m | No evidence yet |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersStop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor. | 31m | No evidence yet |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TendersCorrect machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersMaintain and repair equipment, or report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors so that repairs can be scheduled. | 28m | No evidence yet |
| Biofuels Processing TechniciansInspect biofuels plant or processing equipment regularly, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems. | 24m | Robots |
| Semiconductor Processing TechniciansInspect equipment for leaks, diagnose malfunctions, and request repairs. | 24m | Robots |
| Helpers for Production WorkersObserve equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Food BatchmakersObserve and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks or plugging, and report malfunctions or undesirable tastes to supervisors. | 18m | Robots |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticRepair or replace machine parts, using hand tools, or notify engineering personnel when corrective action is required. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Nuclear Power Reactor OperatorsNote malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls and report these conditions to supervisors. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersNotify other workers of defects, and direct them to adjust extruding and forming machines. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticMake minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines and notify supervisors when major service is required. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Gas Plant OperatorsContact maintenance crews when necessary. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersNotify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsNotify maintenance, stationary engineering, or other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions or to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersListen for malfunction alarms, and shut down equipment and notify supervisors when necessary. | 7m | Robots |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersNotify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersNotify supervisors or other personnel of production problems. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersDetect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersNotify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersNotify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersNotify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Power Plant OperatorsReceive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersNotify supervisors of needed repairs. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersNotify maintenance engineers of equipment malfunctions. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Utilities Meter ReadersReport lost or broken keys. | 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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