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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Small Engine Repair Tech (Small Engine Repair Technician)” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #578 of 702. Estimated risk: 93.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

44%

“Small Engine Repair Tech (Small Engine Repair Technician)” will probably not be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 44% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

50%

“Small Engine Repair Tech (Small Engine Repair Technician)” will maybe be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 50% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.

Avg. Annual Salary $48,200
Avg. Hourly Wage $23.18
Available Jobs (US) 34,240
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics #49-3053
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics”

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Core Skills & Abilities

  • Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.

  • Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.

  • Sell parts and equipment.

  • Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.

  • Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.

  • Grind, ream, rebore, and re-tap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.

  • Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.

  • Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.

  • Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.

  • Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.

  • Replace motors.

  • Show customers how to maintain equipment.

  • Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.

  • Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.

Technologies & Software

  • Ideal Computer Systems Ideal OPE
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • Augury (Predictive Maintenance)
  • ServiceMax AI
  • Smart Equipment Repair
  • RepairTRAX
  • Web browser software
  • Uptake AI
  • Land & Sea DYNO-MAX
  • Sale processing software
  • Perplexity AI
  • VersaDyne small engine test system
  • Gear pullers
  • Magneto bearing pullers
  • Dial calipers
  • Crowfoot wrenches
  • Standard socket wrenches
  • Flat tip screw starters
  • Slot screwdrivers
  • Digital multimeters
  • Seal pullers
  • Valve grinders
  • Inline spark testers
  • Fuel line removers
  • Charging system testers
  • Ridge reamers
  • Breaker bars
  • Cam bearing plug gauges
  • Carburetor pressure gauges
  • Metric socket wrenches
  • Cylinder hones
  • Wire strippers
  • Inspection mirrors
  • Channel lock pliers
  • Automatic center punches
  • Torque wrenches
  • Mini hacksaws
  • Combination pliers
  • Torque adapters
  • Allen wrench sets
  • Piston ring expanders
  • Measuring tapes
  • Torx bit sets
  • Cotter pin pullers
  • Crankshaft straighteners
  • Hex sets
  • Standard flex socket wrenches
  • Solder guns
  • Ball peen hammers
  • Phillips head screwdrivers
  • Camshaft bearing pullers
  • Z benders
  • T handle hex wrenches
  • Camshaft bearing drivers
  • Coil testers
  • Spark plug wrenches
  • Socket wrench extensions
  • Vise grip pliers
  • Computer data input scanners
  • Digital tachometers
  • Impact drivers
  • Wire cutters
  • Magnetic pickup tools
  • Spark plug socket wrenches
  • Penlights
  • Power wrenches
  • Flat cold chisels
  • Wire crimpers
  • Metric flex socket wrenches
  • Personal computers
  • Valve refacing tools
  • Fixed tip snap ring pliers
  • Power drill bits
  • Battery terminal cleaners
  • Starter punches
  • Dial bore gauges
  • Spark plug hole taps
  • Bearing drivers
  • Adjustable gap spark testers
  • Taper feeler gauges
  • Engine hour meters
  • Ignition testers
  • Cylinder bore telescoping gauges
  • Compression testing gauges
  • Temperature guns
  • Spark plug gauges
  • Main bearing plug gauges
  • Parallel pin punches
  • Dead blow hammers
  • Flywheel holders
  • Speed handles
  • Portable air compressors
  • Wireless tachometers
  • Piston ring compressors
  • Tapered hand files
  • Valve seat cutting tools
  • Spanners
  • Work vans
  • Impact drills
  • Diagonal cutters
  • Small jet carburetor screwdrivers
  • Mechanics' pick sets
  • Leakdown testers
  • Flywheel pullers
  • Valve guide reamers
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Valve spring compressors
  • Starter clutch wrenches
  • Mechanical fingers
  • Combination wrenches
  • Test lights
  • Fluted screw extractors

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