Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 431 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
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 least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 15% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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