Takeover Tracker
24%low risk
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
vs

63 shared · 8 different

core competencies

30%medium risk
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricIndustrial Machinery MechanicsMaintenance Workers, Machinery
Risk Score24.0%29.7%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile16th37th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$63,760$60,500
Employment422K57K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Hearing Sensitivity
Reaction Time
Computers and Electronics
Multilimb Coordination
Production and Processing
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Finger Dexterity

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

27%

total discount

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

7 of 15 at risk
87%Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
86%Record repairs and maintenance performed.
85%Assign work schedules to work crews.
75%Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
57%Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.

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 -$3,260(-5%) vs Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery MechanicsMaintenance Workers, Machinery
10th
$45,090$40,080
25th
$52,710$48,600
Median
$63,760$60,500
75th
$78,070$72,260
90th
$92,730$83,560

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Industrial Machinery Mechanics2028–2035
Maintenance Workers, Machinery2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Industrial Machinery Mechanics 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%)

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

$48,451

from $63,760

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

$42,562

from $60,500

After adjusting for AI risk, Industrial Machinery Mechanics offers $5,889 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Industrial

0

Unique to Maintenance

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
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