Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
SOC Code: 17-3027
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicianss assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 83.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 83.8 — Very High
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Median Salary
$68,730
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Job Growth
0.0%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Speaking
- •Writing
Common Tasks
- ✓Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
- ✓Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
- ✓Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
- ✓Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
- ✓Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation