Maintenance Workers, Machinery, 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
49-9043.00
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
22 activities
Activities an agent can take on
3
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Maintenance Workers, MachinerySOC 49-9043.00
Maintain repair and maintenance recordsWhat can do this →
88% · agentMostly automatable
Read work orders and determine repair needsWhat can do this →
82% · agentMostly automatable
Inventory and order machine parts and suppliesWhat can do this →
58% · agentPartly automatable
Coordinate repairs with coworkersWhat can do this →
48% · you keepPartly automatable
Inspect and test machinery for defectsWhat can do this →
18% · you keepBarely automatable
Disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinesWhat can do this →
12% · you keepBarely automatable
The team3 agents · 1 need no setup
Maintenance Records Agent
Microsoft Excel · CMMS · Database software
Needs CMMS
Work Order Analysis Agent
Microsoft Word · Database software · Docs
● No integration needed
Inventory Management Agent
Microsoft Excel · SAP software · Database software
Needs SAP software
You keep this
Physically disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery and equipmentInspect machinery in person to locate damage, defects, or wearTest mechanical equipment hands-on to ensure proper functioningApprove final repair decisions and ensure safety compliance

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.

Maintain repair and maintenance records88% · recording, documentation and administration · mostly automatable
MakeFrom $9/moWhy this one
Read work orders and determine repair needs82% · research and retrieval work · mostly automatable
ClaudeFrom $20/moWhy this one
Inventory and order machine parts and supplies58% · scheduling, planning and resource control · partly automatable
MakeFrom $9/moWhy this one
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The full activity list

All 22 detailed work activities O*NET records for Maintenance Workers, Machinery, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 2

Mostly automatable activities for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
ActivityJobs
Maintain repair or maintenance records23
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed11

Partly automatable 4

Partly automatable activities for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
ActivityJobs
Order materials, supplies, or equipment71
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products61
Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs8
Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems5

Barely automatable 16

Barely automatable activities for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
ActivityJobs
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
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts26
Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning22
Reassemble equipment after repair20
Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear16
Install machine or equipment replacement parts11
Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems9
Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems7
Position containers to receive materials or workpieces5
Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs4