Automation index
How much of a Heat-pump technician’s job can AI already do?
A load calc comes earlier. Actually heating without freezing the unit do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Heat-pump technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#380 / 633
View rankingHeat-pump technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Load, diagram and machine sizing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Install, vacuum and the refrigerant charge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Commission, curves and hot water.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Sensors, fan-coils and noise to the neighbour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Winter, defrost and the complaint.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it heats, and not freezing the outdoor unit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- fit heat pumps
- vacuum the circuit
- refrigerant charge
- commission
- hot water
- defrost
- size the unit
- sensors
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-9021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7126
IS WORK OVER?
Quality technician
29%
#71 / 633
View rankingQuality technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, measurements and statistical control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Nonconformities, 8D and corrective actions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Stop the line, sample and decide the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Internal audits, ISO and traceability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Suppliers, incoming goods and complaints.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Release judgement and liability for the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- quality control
- measure parts
- release batches
- raise nonconformities
- run 8D
- audit ISO
- sample production
- stop the line
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9061.00· ESCO/ISCO 7543