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44 shared · 34 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAutomotive Master MechanicsEngine and Other Machine Assemblers
Risk Score19.7%38.2%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile6th76th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 158 / 12
Median Salary$49,670$52,540
Employment689K38K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Production and Processing
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Interacting With Computers
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Computers and Electronics

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Automotive Master Mechanics

31%

total discount

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Automotive Master Mechanics

4 of 15 at risk
74%Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
55%Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
53%Maintain cleanliness of work area.
52%Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
45%Align vehicles' front ends.

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

8 of 12 at risk
84%Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals and plan assembly or building operations.
63%Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
61%Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling or grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
60%Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
59%Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.

Wage Comparison

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers earns +$2,870(+6%) vs Automotive Master Mechanics
Automotive Master MechanicsEngine and Other Machine Assemblers
10th
$33,660$37,950
25th
$38,140$42,790
Median
$49,670$52,540
75th
$65,660$70,050
90th
$80,850$74,300

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