Automation index
How much of a Maintenance technician’s job can AI already do?
A CMMS and a procedure come earlier. Hearing a bearing, and leaving the plant running, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Maintenance technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#389 / 633
View rankingMaintenance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
CMMS, history and spare orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Procedures, written LOTO and logs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Diagnose, strip and repair.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Field preventative and measurements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
On-call, shutdowns and production pressure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Safety, permits and not leaving the plant down.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- CMMS, history and spare orders
- Procedures, written LOTO and logs
- Diagnose, strip and repair
- Field preventative and measurements
- On-call, shutdowns and production pressure
- tecnico de mantenimiento
- maintenance technician
- mantenimiento industrial
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-9041.00· ESCO/ISCO 3115
IS WORK OVER?
Doctor
22%
#351 / 633
View rankingDoctor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 36% | 28% | +10.1 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- synthesise information
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1216.00· ESCO/ISCO 2211