SOC 51-2031
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ74/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ38,420
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$53K
$38K โ $74K
Projected Growth
๐-21.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค19/100
Low exposure
๐ก Engine and Other Machine Assemblers face a risk score of 74/100 โ 30 points above the national average of 44. With only 19/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $53K ($6K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 74/100, Engine and Other Machine Assemblers faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles and industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks. The 38,420 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in handling non-standard materials and configurations and coordinating workflow across diverse production teams to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Engine and Other Machine Assemblers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles
Industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
Smart factory scheduling and production optimization
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
Set and verify parts clearances.
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
๐ป Technology Skills
Computer aided design CAD software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Word processing software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Customer and Personal Service
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 53% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 63% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 82% |