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None of the 32 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 1.8 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
32No 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersRework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies. | 41m | No evidence yet |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersAdjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation. | 35m | No evidence yet |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticReplace worn tools, and sharpen dull cutting tools and dies, using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines. | 29m | No evidence yet |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticReplace worn tools, using hand tools, and sharpen dull tools, using bench grinders. | 24m | No evidence yet |
| Shoe Machine Operators and TendersPerform routine equipment maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines or replacing broken needles. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| 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 |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticRepair, replace, and maintain furnace equipment as needed, using hand tools. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Biofuels Processing TechniciansRebuild, repair, or replace biofuels processing equipment components. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticChange worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools or brushes, using hand tools. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersRepair or replace worn or defective needles and other components, using hand tools. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsRepair or replace damaged equipment. | 17m | No evidence yet |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsPerform equipment maintenance tasks such as replacing needles, sanding rough areas of needles, or cleaning and oiling sewing machines. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticChange worn cutting tools, using wrenches. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersRepair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Hand Cutters and TrimmersReplace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersRemove and replace worn or broken machine parts, using hand tools. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticRepair or replace damaged molds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand-powered presses, or jib cranes. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticReplace worn dies when products vary from specifications. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticRepair, maintain, and replace parts on dies. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersRepair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersRemove and replace worn parts, bits, belts, sandpaper, or shaping tools. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsRemove and replace dull cutting tools. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSharpen blades, or replace defective or worn blades or bands, using hand tools. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersReplace worn or defective equipment parts, using hand tools. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and FinishersRepair broken scrolls by replacing them with new sections of tubing. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for Production WorkersPerform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersChange or replace saw blades, cables, cutter heads, and grinding wheels, using hand tools. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticReplace defective blades or wheels, using hand tools. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| MachinistsDismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticReplace worn parts and adjust equipment components, using hand tools. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Postsecondary Physics TeachersMaintain and repair laboratory equipment. | 5m | No evidence yet |
| Power Plant OperatorsRepair or replace gas piping. | under 1m | No evidence yet |
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