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AI Work Index

Headline risk

5%

Low Risk

Maintenance workers, machinery

United States AI Work IndexISCO 7239crosswalk_exact

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

57.5 current · 55.9 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $61K

Median annual wage

Demand -3%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 3

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 60,500

Employment 2024

57.5K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-2.8%

Openings (2024–34)

4.8K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 40,08025th pctl: USD 48,600Median: USD 60,50075th pctl: USD 72,260Top 10%: USD 83,560

Demand outlook

Overall employment of industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights is projected to grow 13 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: None

Role Profile

Detail orientedMechanicalAdaptability

Tasks

  • 1. Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software

Requirements

License required: <10%License required: >90%Apprenticeship: <30%Apprenticeship: >70%Certificate: 9.1%Certificate: 90.9%

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5
Freedom to Make Decisions 4.4/5
Exposed to Contaminants 4.4/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.3/5
Spend Time Standing 4.3/5
Contact With Others 4.3/5

Worker profile

Median age 46.5 · 67K employed

Under 25: 10% · 25–54: 64% · 55+: 25%

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