SOC 51-2031
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Risk Score
⚠️74/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥38,420
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$53K
$38K – $74K
Projected Growth
📈-21.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖19/100
Low exposure
💡 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers face a risk score of 74/100 — 30 points above the national average of 44. With only 19/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $53K ($6K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 74/100, Engine and Other Machine Assemblers faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles and industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks. The 38,420 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in handling non-standard materials and configurations and coordinating workflow across diverse production teams to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Engine and Other Machine Assemblers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles
Industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
Smart factory scheduling and production optimization
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 53% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 63% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 82% |