Will AI Replace Maintenance Workers, Machinery?

Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.