Task-level reachability by current AI systems.
AI displacement risk in Production and Skilled Trades jobs
Compare task exposure, automation potential, augmentation potential, and transition pressure across this work family. Category scores average the current published occupation sample.
Estimated potential for task transfer to software.
Estimated potential for AI to expand worker output while keeping human accountability.
SOC 51-4041
Moderate Machinists
Physical production limits pure software substitution, while setup optimization, maintenance planning, and quality analytics can augment skilled operators.
- Exposure
- 35
- Automation
- 22%
- Augment
- 33%
SOC 47-2111
Low Electricians
Hands-on installation, safety, code compliance, and field troubleshooting make direct AI replacement unlikely, while estimating, diagnostics, and documentation can improve with tools.
- Exposure
- 18
- Automation
- 7%
- Augment
- 31%