entityType = "role"
schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-51-2023-00"
socCode = "51-2023.00"
title = "Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers"
summary = "Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances."
aliases = ["Assembler", "Electronic Assembler", "Electronic Technician", "Mechanical Assembler", "Electrical Assembler", "Electromechanical Assembler", "Electromechanical Equipment Assembler", "Electronics Assembler", "Production Associate", "Wiring Technician", "Air-Conditioning Coil Assembler (AC Coil Assembler)", "Appliance Assembler"]
emergingTasks = []
careerClusters = []
studyPrograms = []

[preparation]
jobZone = "2"
jobZoneName = "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed"
education = "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not."
experience = "Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training."
svpRange = "(Below 6.0)"

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "High School Diploma"
percentage = 52.73

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Some College Courses"
percentage = 16.88

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Post-Secondary Certificate"
percentage = 10.77

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Doctoral Degree"
percentage = 0.58

[market]

[industries]
top = []
concentrated = []

[aiOutlook]
teleworkable = false
usageRelease = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 24
percentile = 22
band = "Low"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 2

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 35
source = "felten_aioe"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 13
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[aiOutlook.freyHistorical]
source = "frey"
label = "Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)"
value = 0.97
percentile = 94
band = "High"
note = "A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking."

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0
beta = 0.045454545454545456
gamma = 0.09090909090909091

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "felten_aioe"
label = "Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.)"
value = -0.4977276
percentile = 35
band = "Moderate"
note = "How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.09090909090909091
percentile = 13
band = "Low"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers."
usagePercent = 0.0015406168218923706
importance = 4.12

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "dingel_neiman"
version = "dingel-neiman-workathome"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "felten_aioe"
version = "felten-raj-seamans-aioe"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "frey_osborne"
version = "frey-osborne-automation"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

[aiPlaybook]
trustedTaskCount = 1
taskCount = 1
totalSample = 68
autonomyMedian = 3
dominantCollaboration = "directive"
automationShare = 45.59
augmentationShare = 23.53
workUsePercent = 29.41
release = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

[[aiPlaybook.collaboration]]
label = "directive"
percent = 45.59

[[aiPlaybook.collaboration]]
label = "task iteration"
percent = 23.53

[[aiPlaybook.useCase]]
label = "coursework"
percent = 39.71

[[aiPlaybook.useCase]]
label = "personal"
percent = 30.88

[[aiPlaybook.useCase]]
label = "work"
percent = 29.41

[[aiPlaybook.delegatedTasks]]
task = "Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers."
usagePercent = 0.0068008501062632835
collaboration = "directive"
autonomyMedian = 3
sampleCount = 68

[[aiPlaybook.boundaryTasks]]
task = "Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers."
humanNeededPercent = 95.58823529411765
sampleCount = 68

[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Do this for me: measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers. Give me a finished draft I can review and adjust."
collaboration = "directive"

[counts]
tasks = 14
skills = 33
capabilities = 120
tools = 7
relatedRoles = 20

[source]
dataset = "gold.onet_role_starter_surface"
version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "d820a44b46d21da6"

[[tasks]]
text = "Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.ao"

[[tasks]]
text = "Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.d"

[[tasks]]
text = "Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.ah"

[[tasks]]
text = "Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.3.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.1.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.1.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "File, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.g"

[[tasks]]
text = "Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.s"

[[tasks]]
text = "Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.h"

[[tasks]]
text = "Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.ad"

[[tasks]]
text = "Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Inspect installed components or assemblies."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Assemble electrical or electronic equipment."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.ao"

[[activities]]
name = "Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.ah"

[[activities]]
name = "Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.1.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences."
iwa = "4.A.1.a.1.b"

[[activities]]
name = "Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.s"

[[activities]]
name = "Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.3.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Clean workpieces or finished products."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.h"

[[activities]]
name = "Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.5.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.ad"

[[activities]]
name = "Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.g"

[[activities]]
name = "Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Operate industrial equipment."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.h"

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name = "Arm-Hand Steadiness"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Finger Dexterity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Near Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Manual Dexterity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Production and Processing"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.27

[[capabilities]]
name = "Operations Monitoring"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Quality Control Analysis"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Problem Sensitivity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Information Ordering"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Control Precision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Mechanical"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.21

[[capabilities]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Visualization"
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value = 3.08

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value = 3

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name = "Speaking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Troubleshooting"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Written Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Expression"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Category Flexibility"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Flexibility of Closure"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Far Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Visual Color Discrimination"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
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family = "ability"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "English Language"
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value = 2.99

[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Judgment and Decision Making"
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value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Time Management"
family = "transferable_skill"
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[[capabilities]]
name = "Written Expression"
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value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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value = 2.88

[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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family = "ability"
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name = "Finger Dexterity"
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[[skills]]
name = "Visualization"
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[[skills]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
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[[skills]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Reading Comprehension"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Word"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Excel"
type = "Common Skill"

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name = "Inductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "English Language"
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[[skills]]
name = "Time Management"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
name = "Mathematics"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Writing"
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[[skills]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
type = "Common Skill"

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name = "Equipment Selection"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Learning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Systems Analysis"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Depth Perception"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Negotiation"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Learning Strategies"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Instructing"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Telecommunications"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Chemistry"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Installation"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Physics"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Foreign Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Biology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Psychology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Geography"
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[[tools]]
example = "Autodesk AutoCAD"
category = "Computer aided design CAD software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Excel"
category = "Spreadsheet software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Office software"
category = "Office suite software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Word"
category = "Word processing software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "SAP software"
category = "Enterprise resource planning ERP software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Blueprint display software"
category = "Graphics or photo imaging software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Timekeeping software"
category = "Time accounting software"
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inDemand = false

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name = "Indoors, Environmentally Controlled"
value = 4.98

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name = "Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets"
value = 4.98

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name = "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams"
value = 4.94

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name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 4.29

[[workContext]]
name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
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[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Being Exact or Accurate"
value = 4.16

[[workContext]]
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value = 4.02

[[workContext]]
name = "Health and Safety of Other Workers"
value = 3.9

[[workContext]]
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value = 3.78

[[workContext]]
name = "Freedom to Make Decisions"
value = 3.65

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Repeating Same Tasks"
value = 3.55

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions"
value = 3.5

[[workContext]]
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value = 3.48

[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
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name = "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable"
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[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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value = 2.78

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[[workContext]]
name = "Written Letters and Memos"
value = 2.61

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Equipment"
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[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body"
value = 2.55

[[workContext]]
name = "Consequence of Error"
value = 2.5

[[workContext]]
name = "Frequency of Decision Making"
value = 2.49

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions"
value = 2.46

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Walking or Running"
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[[workContext]]
name = "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General"
value = 2.35

[[workContext]]
name = "Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment"
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[[workContext]]
name = "Degree of Automation"
value = 2.29

[[workContext]]
name = "Conflict Situations"
value = 2.28

[[workContext]]
name = "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results"
value = 2.25

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions"
value = 2.23

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People"
value = 2.2

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings"
value = 2.16

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling"
value = 1.8

[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
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name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 7

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name = "Mechanics/Electronics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.42

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name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.98

[[personFit]]
name = "Engineering"
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value = 4.83

[[personFit]]
name = "Investigative"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 3.35

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name = "Physical/Manual Labor"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.31

[[personFit]]
name = "Attention to Detail"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.6

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.25

[[personFit]]
name = "Cautiousness"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.96

[[personFit]]
name = "Information Technology"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.8

[[personFit]]
name = "Mathematics/Statistics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.62

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.53

[[personFit]]
name = "Transportation/Machine Operation"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.5

[[personFit]]
name = "Artistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 1.41

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name = "Construction/Woodwork"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.31

[[personFit]]
name = "Accounting"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.2

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-2022.00"
slug = "role-51-2022-00"
title = "Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-2031.00"
slug = "role-51-2031-00"
title = "Engine and Other Machine Assemblers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-2011.00"
slug = "role-51-2011-00"
title = "Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-2061.00"
slug = "role-51-2061-00"
title = "Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-2092.00"
slug = "role-49-2092-00"
title = "Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3023.00"
slug = "role-17-3023-00"
title = "Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3028.00"
slug = "role-17-3028-00"
title = "Calibration Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-9041.00"
slug = "role-49-9041-00"
title = "Industrial Machinery Mechanics"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-2094.00"
slug = "role-49-2094-00"
title = "Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3024.01"
slug = "role-17-3024-01"
title = "Robotics Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-4041.00"
slug = "role-51-4041-00"
title = "Machinists"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-4061.00"
slug = "role-51-4061-00"
title = "Model Makers, Metal and Plastic"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "frey_osborne"
label = "Computerization probability"
score = 0.97
scale = "0-1 probability"
release = "2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_aioe"
label = "AI occupational exposure"
score = -0.4977276
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_image_generation_aioe"
label = "Image generation occupational exposure"
score = -0.0850347
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_language_modeling_aioe"
label = "Language modeling occupational exposure"
score = -0.6523108
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"
