Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 515 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 44% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
AI could do much of this on its own
Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Reinstall software programs or adjust settings on existing software to fix machine malfunctions.
AI could do much of this on its own
Maintain records of equipment maintenance work or repairs.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines or to provide emergency repair service.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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