SOC 49-9045
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ68/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ1,100
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$59K
$37K โ $81K
Projected Growth
๐-16.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค10/100
Low exposure
๐ก Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons face a risk score of 68/100 โ 24 points above the national average of 44. With only 10/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $59K ($12K 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 68/100, Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,100 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection and customer communication about technical issues to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
Customer communication about technical issues
Hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery
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
Reline or repair ladles and pouring spouts with refractory clay, using trowels.
Chip slag from linings of ladles or remove linings when beyond repair, using hammers and chisels.
Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, mortar powder, and water to form refractory clay or mortar, using shovels or mixing machines.
Measure furnace walls to determine dimensions and cut required number of sheets from plastic block, using saws.
Dry and bake new linings by placing inverted linings over burners, building fires in ladles, or by using blowtorches.
๐ป Technology Skills
Facilities management software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Presentation software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Public Safety and Security
English Language
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 | 61% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 80% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 70% |