ISCO-08 7233
Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers
14.7%
ADI · 327th of 433 · 95% interval 9.1–20.6
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 14.7% of the task time of agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers, and finish 0.9% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full14.7%
327th of 433 · interval 9.1–20.6
ADI3 · full delegation0.9%
171st of 433 · interval 0.0–3.2
ADIs · share of time19.4%
321st of 433 · interval 16.1–22.6
Evidence155
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 7.4 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 58.6%L1Augmentation · 26.7%L2Partial delegation · 13.9%L3Full delegation · 0.9%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
155 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 1.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 18% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record details of repairs made and parts used.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 18 min | Access to systems |
| Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Clean and lubricate parts.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 140 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 14% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.Rail Car Repairers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.Rail Car Repairers | 1.0% | L0 | L0L2 | 18% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record repairs and maintenance performed.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 18 min | Access to systems |
| Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 21% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.Rail Car Repairers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.Rail Car Repairers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 18 min | Access to systems |
| Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.Rail Car Repairers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test units for operability before and after repairs.Rail Car Repairers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 50 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 18% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 25 min | Access to systems |
| Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · supplemental task | 0.8% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 20 min | Access to systems |
| Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Replace defective parts of machine, or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.Millwrights | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Reline or repair ladles and pouring spouts with refractory clay, using trowels.Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.Rail Car Repairers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Climb scaffolding, carrying hoses, and spray surfaces of cupolas with refractory mixtures, using spray equipment.Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2.5 h | Physical presence |
| Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.Millwrights | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.Millwrights | 0.8% | L0 | L0L2 | 14% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.Rail Car Repairers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Spread mortar on stopper heads and rods, using trowels, and slide brick sleeves over rods to form refractory jackets.Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 35 min | Physical presence |
| Assemble machines, and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.Millwrights | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.Rail Car Repairers | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.Millwrights | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Dry and bake new linings by placing inverted linings over burners, building fires in ladles, or by using blowtorches.Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Chip slag from linings of ladles or remove linings when beyond repair, using hammers and chisels.Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.Millwrights | 0.7% | L0 | L0L2 | 19% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure furnace walls to determine dimensions and cut required number of sheets from plastic block, using saws.Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Align machines or equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, or plumb bobs.Millwrights | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.Millwrights | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 30% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.Millwrights | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Tune or overhaul engines.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 5.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.Rail Car Repairers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, mortar powder, and water to form refractory clay or mortar, using shovels or mixing machines.Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.Rail Car Repairers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.Rail Car Repairers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove worn or damaged plastic block refractory linings of furnaces, using hand tools.Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.Rail Car Repairers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Bolt parts, such as side and deck plates, jaw plates, and journals, to basic assembly unit.Millwrights | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.Millwrights | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Weld, repair, and fabricate equipment or machinery.Millwrights | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.Rail Car Repairers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assign schedules to work crews.Industrial Machinery Mechanics · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill.Millwrights | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.Rail Car Repairers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair bent or torn sheet metal.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Troubleshoot equipment, electrical components, hydraulics, or other mechanical systems.Millwrights | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.Millwrights | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment to installation site, performing installation and maintenance work as part of team.Millwrights | 0.5% | L0 | L0L2 | 18% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.Rail Car Repairers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.Rail Car Repairers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.Maintenance Workers, Machinery · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 14% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Transfer clay structures to curing ovens, melting tanks, and drawing kilns, using forklifts.Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.Wind Turbine Service Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dump and tamp clay in molds, using tamping tools.Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Fabricate and dismantle parts, equipment, and machines, using a cutting torch or other cutting equipment.Millwrights | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment.Millwrights | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.Millwrights | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Connect power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.Millwrights | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.Rail Car Repairers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Construct foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel.Millwrights | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 16 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install robot and modify its program, using teach pendant.Millwrights · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.Millwrights | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.Rail Car Repairers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.Wind Turbine Service Technicians · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 16% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair car upholstery.Rail Car Repairers · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Participate in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation and monitoring departmental expenditures.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customer, or union workers' representatives, to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances, or identify and review resource needs.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or implement electronic maintenance programs or computer information management systems.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compile operational or personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, or test results.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Meet with vendors or suppliers to discuss products used in repair work.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review, evaluate, accept, and coordinate completion of work bid from contractors.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design equipment configurations to meet personnel needs.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 14.7% | 25 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.114 | 21 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.158 | 13 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 59.88 | 54 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.07 | 29 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.004 | 35 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (72)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Toolmakers and related workers 7222 | 29.6 | |
| Bicycle and related repairers 7234 | 28.2 | |
| Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers 7232 | 21.4 | |
| Metal working machine tool setters and operators 7223 | 17.4 | |
| Sheet-metal workers 7213 | 14.8 | |
| Structural-metal preparers and erectors 7214 | 10.5 | |
| Welders and flamecutters 7212 | 9.9 | |
| Blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press workers 7221 | 9.1 | |
| Riggers and cable splicers 7215 | 7.9 | |
| Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers 7231 | 7.1 | |
| Metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners 7224 | 4.1 | |
| Metal moulders and coremakers 7211 | 2.3 |
Dashed line: agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers (14.7%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers (ISCO-08 7233), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7233
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers (ISCO-08 7233)}
}Machine-readable
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