ISCO-08 8212
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers
10.4%
ADI · 356th of 433 · 95% interval 3.8–19.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 10.4% of the task time of electrical and electronic equipment assemblers, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full10.4%
356th of 433 · interval 3.8–19.0
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time15.3%
354th of 433 · interval 11.0–20.4
Evidence84
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 3.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 73.6%L1Augmentation · 16.0%L2Partial delegation · 10.4%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
84 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operate or tend wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical components such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments such as bobbins and generators.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 2.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 18 min | Access to systems |
| Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils, using pliers and wire scrapers.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Select and load materials such as workpieces, objects, and machine parts onto equipment used in coiling processes.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record production and operational data on specified forms.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Examine and test wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices, and record test results.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 32 min | Access to systems |
| Line slots with sheet insulation, and insert coils into slots.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Stop machines to remove completed components, using hand tools.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 69 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 1.7% | L0 | L0L2 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 7 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Adjust sizes or positioning of timepiece parts to achieve specified fit or function, using calipers, fixtures, and loupes.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · supplemental task | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Disassemble and assemble motors, and repair and maintain electrical components and machinery parts, using hand tools.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| File, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply solutions or paints to wired electrical components, using hand tools, and bake components.Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Change timing weights on balance wheels to correct deficient timing.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 28 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Estimate spaces between collets and first inner coils to determine if spaces are within acceptable limits.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mount hairsprings and balance wheel assemblies between jaws of truing calipers.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Bend inner coils of springs away from or toward collets, using tweezers, to locate centers of collets in centers of springs, and to correct errors resulting from faulty colleting of coils.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 35 min | Physical presence |
| Examine components of timepieces such as watches, clocks, or chronometers for defects, using loupes or microscopes.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Examine and adjust hairspring assemblies to ensure horizontal and circular alignment of hairsprings, using calipers, loupes, and watchmakers' tools.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Bend parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate small cranes to transport or position large parts.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Turn wheels of calipers and examine springs, using loupes, to determine if center coils appear as perfect circles.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review blueprints, sketches, or work orders to gather information about tasks to be completed.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · supplemental task | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 22 min | Access to systems |
| Tighten or replace loose jewels, using watchmakers' tools.Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 40 min | Physical presence |
| Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Pack or fold insulation between panels.Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Instruct customers in the installation, repair, or maintenance of products.Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 25 min | – |
| Adjust depths and sizes of cuts by adjusting heights of worktables, or by adjusting machine-arm gauges.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect etched work for depth of etching, uniformity, and defects, using calibrated microscopes, gauges, fingers, or magnifying lenses.Etchers and Engravers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Expose workpieces to acid to develop etch patterns such as designs, lettering, or figures.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Prepare workpieces for etching or engraving by cutting, sanding, cleaning, polishing, or treating them with wax, acid resist, lime, etching powder, or light-sensitive enamel.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Use computer software to design patterns for engraving.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | – |
| Examine sketches, diagrams, samples, blueprints, or photographs to decide how designs are to be etched, cut, or engraved onto workpieces.Etchers and Engravers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Remove completed workpieces and place them in trays.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Measure and compute dimensions of lettering, designs, or patterns to be engraved.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Engrave and print patterns, designs, etchings, trademarks, or lettering onto flat or curved surfaces of a wide variety of metal, glass, plastic, or paper items, using hand tools or hand-held power tools.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L2 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Determine machine settings, and move bars or levers to reproduce designs on rollers or plates.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Transfer image to workpiece, using contact printer, pantograph stylus, silkscreen printing device, or stamp pad.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 32 min | Physical presence |
| Set reduction scales to attain specified sizes of reproduction on workpieces, and set pantograph controls for required heights, depths, and widths of cuts.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Print proofs or examine designs to verify accuracy of engraving, and rework engraving as required.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Neutralize workpieces to remove acid, wax, or enamel, using water, solvents, brushes, or specialized machines.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Examine engraving for quality of cut, burrs, rough spots, and irregular or incomplete engraving.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Guide stylus over template, causing cutting tool to duplicate design or letters on workpiece.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Position and clamp workpieces, plates, or rollers in holding fixtures.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Start machines and lower cutting tools to beginning points on patterns.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove wax or tape from etched glassware by using a stylus or knife, or by immersing ware in hot water.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Clean and polish engraved areas.Etchers and Engravers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Sandblast exposed areas of glass to cut designs in surfaces, using spray guns.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Insert cutting tools or bits into machines and secure them with wrenches.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Prepare etching chemicals according to formulas, diluting acid with water to obtain solutions of specified concentration.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Sketch, trace, or scribe layout lines and designs on workpieces, plates, dies, or rollers, using compasses, scribers, gravers, or pencils.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Brush or wipe acid over engraving to darken or highlight inscriptions.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Fill etched characters with opaque paste to improve readability.Etchers and Engravers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 30 min | Physical presence |
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 | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 10.4% | 18 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.116 | 21 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.561 | 38 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 52.667 | 43 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.1 | 37 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.009 | 42 |
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 (82)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Assemblers not elsewhere classified 8219 | 18.2 | |
| Mechanical machinery assemblers 8211 | 7.5 |
Dashed line: electrical and electronic equipment assemblers (10.4%).
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: Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers (ISCO-08 8212), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/8212
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: Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers (ISCO-08 8212)}
}Machine-readable
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