Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
vs

65 shared · 18 different

core competencies

30%medium risk
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersMaintenance Workers, Machinery
Risk Score19.9%29.7%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile7th37th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$53,990$60,500
Employment17K57K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Processing Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Finger Dexterity
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Speed of Closure
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

30%

total discount

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

3 of 15 at risk
86%Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
84%Set machinery for proper performance, using computers.
71%Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.
49%Test equipment for overheating, using speed gauges and thermometers.
49%Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

10 of 15 at risk
88%Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
86%Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
86%Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
61%Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
57%Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.

Wage Comparison

Maintenance Workers, Machinery earns +$6,510(+12%) vs Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersMaintenance Workers, Machinery
10th
$36,310$40,080
25th
$44,480$48,600
Median
$53,990$60,500
75th
$66,180$72,260
90th
$79,230$83,560

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers2028–2035
Maintenance Workers, Machinery2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Maintenance Workers, Machinery.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

$43,241

from $53,990

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

$42,562

from $60,500

After adjusting for AI risk, Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers offers $679 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Electric

0

Unique to Maintenance

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Decision Complexity
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
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