Ranked #284 safest from AI among all Japanese occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using the MHLW job tag survey on work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for 生産用機械組立
Key skills
Active Listening
3.4
Reading Comprehension
3.2
Equipment Selection
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
2.9
Speaking
2.9
Writing
2.9
Instructing
2.8
Coordination
2.8
Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.
Key knowledge areas
Mechanical
2.4
Production and Processing
2.4
Engineering and Technology
1.5
Design
1.4
Mathematics
1.4
Physics
1.2
Computers and Electronics
1.0
Administrative
1.0
What the work involves
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkHandling and Moving ObjectsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsControlling Machines and Processes
Important abilities
Problem SensitivityManual DexterityFinger DexterityMemorizationArm-Hand SteadinessFluency of Ideas
Licenses and certifications (Japan)
フォークリフト運転技能者
特級仕上げ技能士 National license
１級仕上げ技能士 National license
２級仕上げ技能士 National license
溶接技能者
クレーン・デリック運転士（クレーン限定）
陸災防フォークリフト荷役技能検定1級 National license
陸災防フォークリフト荷役技能検定2級 National license
Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience, licenses)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Oct 31, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.