As of June 2026, Industrial Machinery Mechanics has an AI-exposure score of 49/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

49/100
Elevated exposure
LowModerateElevatedHighVery High

More exposed than 31% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$64,520. About 45,700 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

Where are you in your career? (optional — tailors the context)

How you compare to similar Installation & Repair roles

Industrial Machinery Mechanics (you)
49
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
49
Millwrights
49
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
48
Avionics Technicians
48
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
50
See all roles by exposure →
Know someone whose job is changing? Share your score.
Post Share Score card
Every share sends them to their own free scan.
Create a free account to follow this role and get weekly AI-safe matches.

Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
  • Assign schedules to work crews.
Augmentable
  • Record repairs and maintenance performed.
  • Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary.
  • Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
  • Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
  • Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
  • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
  • Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
  • Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
  • Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.
  • Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
Durable
  • Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
  • Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.

Safer adjacent roles

YOUR ROLE TODAY
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 49
→
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 80% overlap50Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 72% overlap58Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 64% overlap44
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
80% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$60,850
50
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
72% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$47,180
58
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
64% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$56,210
44
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
56% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$65,510
47
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
48% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$52,800
50
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$53,710
40
Millwrights
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$65,700
49
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$46,550
55

Your AI-Safe Career Report

Every task scored with what to do about it · 5–10 safer roles with salary, demand & reachability · skill-gap map · a 30/60/90-day roadmap · plus a résumé & LinkedIn rewrite · PDF.
Grounded in O*NET + the Anthropic Economic Index + BLS — personalized to your role.

Workers with AI skills earn a roughly 62% wage premium — adapting pays. — PwC Global AI Jobs Barometer, 2026

Personalize it: paste your résumé & LinkedIn (optional) — your rewrite is included in the report
Used only to generate your report. You can delete it anytime via delete my data.
Personalize my plan (optional, 20 sec — tailors your safer roles & recommendation)
14-day money-back guarantee One-time · kept forever · no subscription

Instant delivery — your personalized report is ready about a minute after checkout.

Get ahead: a rising skill on this path is Critical Thinking. Explore courses →
Some course links are affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Important: This is an estimate of AI exposure, not a prediction that your job will disappear. It is designed to help you understand how your role may change and improve your career resilience.

Scan your own job

Industrial Machinery Mechanics — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$74,400New York: US$69,740Texas: US$61,930

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$64,520. More states are being added.

More Installation & Repair roles

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Avionics Technicians Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Browse all industries · Safest jobs from AI