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Will AI replace timing device assemblers and adjusters?AI replacement risk 43% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$62,620
25th–75th pct. $29,040–$72,740
Top pay (est.)
$101,800
Top 10% $78,270
Pay in 5 years
$71,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$80,500est.
$69,300–$93,500
Outlook score
37/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
43%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−6.1%
BLS 2025–35

Will AI replace Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters? AI replacement risk

43%
Moderate
Ranked #411 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

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 O*NET 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 Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters

Key skills

Repairing
3.1
Equipment Maintenance
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.8
Complex Problem Solving
2.8
Operation and Control
2.6
Troubleshooting
2.6
Judgment and Decision Making
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.6
Engineering and Technology
3.5
Production and Processing
3.3
Education and Training
3.2
Mathematics
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
2.5
Computers and Electronics
2.0
English Language
2.0

What the work involves

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentControlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking CreativelyInspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Important abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessVisualizationManual DexterityInformation OrderingOral Expression

Education of workers

High school diploma
91%
Professional degree
4%
Less than high school
2%
Post-secondary certificate
1%
Some college
1%

Training before entry

3–6 months
35%
2–4 years
28%
None / short demo
9%
6–12 months
7%
1–3 months
3%

Related work experience

2–4 years
32%
1–3 months
27%
None
16%
6–12 months
8%
4–6 years
4%
Up to 1 month
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

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: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.