Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 7 (28%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 4 (16%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 14 (56%)

• Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Reinstall software programs or adjust settings on existing software to fix machine malfunctions.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Maintain records of equipment maintenance work or repairs.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Test new systems to ensure that they are in working order.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Complete repair bills, shop records, time cards, or expense reports.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Install and configure new equipment, including operating software or peripheral equipment.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Enter information into computers to copy programs from one electronic component to another or to draw, modify, or store schematics.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Analyze equipment performance records to assess equipment functioning.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Read specifications, such as blueprints, charts, or schematics, to determine machine settings or adjustments.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines or to provide emergency repair service.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Clean, oil, or adjust mechanical parts to maintain machines' operating efficiency and to prevent breakdowns.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Update existing equipment, performing tasks such as installing updated circuit boards or additional memory.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Test components or circuits of faulty equipment to locate defects, using oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, voltmeters, or special diagnostic software programs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Assemble machines according to specifications, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Lay cable and hook up electrical connections between machines, power sources, and phone lines.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Fill machines with toners, inks, or other duplicating fluids.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Train new repairers.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Calibrate testing instruments.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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