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?
Salesperson
28%
#88 / 633
View rankingSalesperson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare sales contracts and order forms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 41% | 28% | +11.5 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- characteristics of products
- agricultural equipment
- sales promotion techniques
- product comprehension
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- communicate with customers
- manage schedule of tasks
- implement marketing strategies
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- answer requests for quotation
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-4012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2433