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74 shared · 20 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians leads 4–0| Metric | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 16.3% | 39.9% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 2th | 80th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 14 | 9 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $52,080 | N/A |
| Employment | 37K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing
Controlling Machines and Processes
Extent Flexibility
Mechanical
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Customer and Personal Service
MonitoringAI-Augmented
Multilimb Coordination
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operation Monitoring
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
29%
total discount
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
29%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
3 of 14 at risk86%Record details of repairs made and parts used.
67%Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
51%Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
47%Clean and lubricate parts.
17%Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
9 of 15 at risk88%Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
86%Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
86%Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
84%Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
84%Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
Wage Comparison
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansComputer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
10th
$36,920N/A
25th
$45,660N/A
Median
$52,080N/A
75th
$63,070N/A
90th
$76,860N/A
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians2028–2035
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Farm
0
Unique to Computer-Controlled
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansComputer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic