First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

SOC Code: 49-1011

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairerss inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 85.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Management of Personnel Resources, Monitoring, Monitoring.

AI-Proof Score: 85.9Very High
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Median Salary

$78,300

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Job Growth

3.1%

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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

  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Time Management
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening

Common Tasks

  • Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
  • Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
  • Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
  • Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.

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
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — AI-Proof Careers