Takeover Tracker
26%medium risk
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
vs

67 shared · 16 different

core competencies

40%medium risk
Manufacturing Production Technicians

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorManufacturing Production Technicians
Risk Score25.5%40.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile21th82th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$74,690$77,390
Employment47K64K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Public Safety and Security
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Production and Processing
Performing General Physical Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Operation Monitoring
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Design
Customer and Personal Service
Extent Flexibility

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

29%

total discount

Manufacturing Production Technicians

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

4 of 15 at risk
87%Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
85%Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
85%Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
77%Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
47%Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.

Manufacturing Production Technicians

10 of 15 at risk
86%Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
82%Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
78%Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
65%Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
61%Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.

Wage Comparison

Manufacturing Production Technicians earns +$2,700(+4%) vs Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorManufacturing Production Technicians
10th
$43,840$47,010
25th
$53,060$59,700
Median
$74,690$77,390
75th
$97,400$97,760
90th
$109,050$114,630

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door2028–2035
Manufacturing Production Technicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Manufacturing Production Technicians.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

$55,614

from $74,690

Manufacturing Production Technicians

$46,063

from $77,390

After adjusting for AI risk, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door offers $9,552 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Control

0

Unique to Manufacturing

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
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