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45 shared · 32 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectro-Mechanical TechniciansMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Risk Score35.8%38.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile68th75th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 125 / 15
Median Salary$70,760$46,060
Employment15K130K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Computers and Electronics
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Analyzing Data or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
MonitoringAI-Augmented
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Installation
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

29%

total discount

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

5 of 12 at risk
74%Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
74%Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
69%Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
67%Inspect parts for surface defects.
57%Develop, test, or program new robots.

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

5 of 15 at risk
86%Write programs for computer numerical control (CNC) machines to cut metal and plastic materials.
84%Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.
67%Compute data, such as gear dimensions or machine settings, applying knowledge of shop mathematics.
57%Inspect workpieces for defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
53%Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.

Wage Comparison

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic earns -$24,700(-35%) vs Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Electro-Mechanical TechniciansMultiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
10th
$47,770$34,130
25th
$58,570$38,320
Median
$70,760$46,060
75th
$87,320$56,220
90th
$109,580$72,850

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