Ranked #216 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 物流設備管理・保全
Key skills
Instructing
3.3
Active Listening
3.3
Repairing
3.3
Troubleshooting
3.2
Equipment Selection
3.1
Coordination
3.1
Equipment Maintenance
3.1
Active Learning
3.0
Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.
Key knowledge areas
Mechanical
2.2
Production and Processing
2.2
Public Safety and Security
1.6
Education and Training
1.6
Transportation
1.6
Administrative
1.4
Chemistry
1.4
Engineering and Technology
1.4
What the work involves
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesDeveloping and Building TeamsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Important abilities
Problem SensitivityStatic StrengthArm-Hand SteadinessFluency of IdeasSelective AttentionMemorization
Licenses and certifications (Japan)
自主保全士
特級機械保全技能士 National license
１級機械保全技能士 National license
２級機械保全技能士 National license
小型移動式クレーン運転技能者
クレーン運転特別教育
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 Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.