Automation index
Can AI do a Maintenance technician’s job?
Diagnoses and repairs plant kit, planned and broken.
No number on this site decides whether someone keeps or loses their job.
IS WORK OVER?
Maintenance technician
26%
AI or a robot can already do 26% of this job.
#160 / 182
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 28% | +2 |
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
50% | 28% | +14 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 49-9071.00 · ESCO/ISCO 3115