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In 1 of the 29 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as robots doing it. In the other 28, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 26m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 3.5 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
28No 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansReassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. | 56m | No evidence yet |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsTest and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments. | 50m | No evidence yet |
| Signal and Track Switch RepairersTest and repair track circuits. | 49m | No evidence yet |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersPlace wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels. | 47m | No evidence yet |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment RepairersTest equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges. | 45m | No evidence yet |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsInspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges. | 42m | No evidence yet |
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home InstallersInspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersPlay instruments to evaluate their sound quality and to locate any defects. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsObserve and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices. | 36m | No evidence yet |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralInspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. | 35m | No evidence yet |
| Commercial DiversInspect and test docks, ships, buoyage systems, plant intakes or outflows, or underwater pipelines, cables, or sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment. | 31m | Robots |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSet up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Helpers for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersExamine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Motorcycle MechanicsReassemble and test subassembly units. | 26m | No evidence yet |
| Control and Valve Installers and RepairersTest valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment. | 26m | No evidence yet |
| Watch and Clock RepairersTest timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments. | 25m | No evidence yet |
| Machinery Maintenance WorkersInspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs. | 25m | No evidence yet |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment MechanicsOverhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Geothermal TechniciansPerform pre- and post-installation pressure, flow, and related tests of vertical and horizontal geothermal loop piping. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansTest operation of engines and other systems, using test equipment, such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, or ammeters. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Wind Turbine Service TechniciansStart or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersTest machines to determine proper functioning. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Home Appliance RepairersObserve and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersOperate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansOpen and close doors, windows, or drawers to test their operation, trimming edges to fit, as necessary. | 12m | No evidence yet |
| MillwrightsConnect power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Medical Equipment RepairersTest, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersTest equipment for overheating, using speed gauges and thermometers. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Mechanical Door RepairersCover treadles with carpeting or other floor covering materials, and test systems by operating treadles. | 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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