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AI Work Index

Headline risk

16%

Moderate Risk

Engine and other machine assemblers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 5111major_group_fallback

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

38.4 current · 30.3 projectedConfidence medium

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $53K

Median annual wage

Demand -21%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

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 52,540

Employment 2024

38.4K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-21.1%

Openings (2024–34)

2.8K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 37,95025th pctl: USD 42,790Median: USD 52,54075th pctl: USD 70,050Top 10%: USD 74,300

Demand outlook

Overall employment of assemblers and fabricators is projected to grow 1 percent from 2024 to 2034, decline.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: None

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityFine motor

Tasks

  • 1. Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Set and verify parts clearances. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Dassault Systemes SolidWorksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordSAP softwareComputer aided design and drafting CADD software

Requirements

License required: <15%License required: >85%

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 4.9/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.7/5
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls 4.7/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.5/5
Time Pressure 4.3/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.3/5

Worker profile

Median age 41.7 · 873K employed

Under 25: 13% · 25–54: 62% · 55+: 24%

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