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How exposed to AI is a Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment?

Of the 15 tasks O*NET lists for electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment, 1 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 11 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Critical Systems TechnicianElectronic Bench TechnicianElectronics MechanicLocomotive ElectricianPower Technician (Power Tech)Ship Yard Electrical Person
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
15
tasks rated for this occupation
14%
hold a degree, from a survey of only 17
11k
people do this job in the US
8 of 50
least protected in installation and repair

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

1
  • Maintain equipment service records

Only with software built on top

3
  • Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems
  • Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions
  • Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements

Cannot be sped up

11
  • Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software
  • Reassemble and test equipment after repairs
  • Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools
  • Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment
  • Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors
  • Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools
  • Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required
  • Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers
  • Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools
  • Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools
  • Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.