Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, task by task.

The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.

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SOC code
49-9071.00
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
38 activities
Activities an agent can take on
5
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralSOC 49-9071.00
88% · agentMostly automatable
85% · agentMostly automatable
82% · agentMostly automatable
Equipment configuration designWhat can do this →
75% · agentMostly automatable
Parts and supplies orderingWhat can do this →
58% · agentPartly automatable
12% · you keepBarely automatable
The team5 agents · 4 need no setup
Cost estimation agent
Microsoft Excel · Database software · Web browser software
● No integration needed
Technical research agent
Web browser software · Google Docs · Microsoft Word
● No integration needed
Record-keeping agent
Microsoft Excel · Database software · CMMS
Needs CMMS
Design and configuration agent
Autodesk AutoCAD · Microsoft Excel · Google Docs
● No integration needed
Procurement agent
Web browser software · Microsoft Excel · Database software
● No integration needed
You keep this
Perform all physical repair, maintenance, installation, and disassembly work on machinery and equipmentConduct on-site inspections, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical systemsSupervise and train maintenance personnel and subcontractorsApprove final repair plans and authorize equipment purchases

Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.

Start with these three

The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.

Cost estimation and documentation88% · analysis and evaluation work · mostly automatable
Maintenance and repair record-keeping85% · recording, documentation and administration · mostly automatable
Technical documentation review and parts research82% · research and retrieval work · mostly automatable

The full activity list

All 38 detailed work activities O*NET records for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Partly automatable 2

Partly automatable activities for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
ActivityJobs
Order materials, supplies, or equipment71
Plan work procedures9

Barely automatable 31

Barely automatable activities for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
ActivityJobs
Supervise employees57
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment44
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance40
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair36
Clean work areas33
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning29
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order29
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts28
Fabricate parts or components28
Maintain work equipment or machinery23
Operate welding equipment23
Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning22
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems18
Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear16
Assemble mechanical components or machine parts14
Install insulation in equipment or structures14
Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems14
Align equipment or machinery14
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems12
Install machine or equipment replacement parts11
Repair electrical circuits or wiring11
Perform basic equipment maintenance9
Repair structural components9
Train others in operational procedures9
Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems9
Paint surfaces or equipment7
Remove snow6
Lay out work according to specifications6
Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks5
Assemble structural components4
Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment3