Will “Diesel Machinist” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

73% Chance of Automation

“Diesel Machinist” will maybe be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #404 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍

Job Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-3031.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 46,710.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
Currently, there are 254,280 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Diesel Machinist”

Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel, hybrid, or compressed natural gas vehicles.
Measure vehicle emissions to determine whether they are within acceptable limits.
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
Align front ends and suspension systems.
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
Install or repair accessories.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
Use handtools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.

Related Technology & Tools

Snap ring pliers
Shears
Jacks
Dynanometers
Boring tools
Vacuum pumps
Voltmeters
Pneumatic wrenches
Adjustable crescent wrenches
Riveting tools
Box end wrenches
Ratchets
Boring bars
Locking pliers
Pry bars
Snap gauges
Paint spray guns
Adjustable wrenches
Brake shoe adjusting tools
Injector pop testers
Blast cleaning cabinets
Hydraulic pumps
Bleeder wrenches
Detroit diesel electronic control DDEC readers
Brass hammers
Desktop computers
Hacksaws
Hones
Workshop cranes
Fuel pump test stands
Hoists
Open end wrenches
Handheld diagnostic computers
Battery chargers
Brazing equipment
Pressure gauges
Wheel balancers
Cross peen hammers
Inside calipers
Power drills
Grinding machines
Tachometers
Forklifts
Diagonal cutting pliers
Punch presses
Drill presses
Putty knives
Slug wrenches
Outside calipers
Screwdrivers
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Valve seat grinders
Punches
Bearing heating ovens
Socket wrench sets
Ball peen hammers
Needlenose pliers
Tire pressure gauges
Blow guns
Cold chisels
Hearing protectors
Impact wrenches
Reamers
Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
Gas welding equipment
Slip joint pliers
Hydraulic rams
Pump wrenches
Lathes
Welding hoods
Wire cutting tools
Flash card readers
Vise grip pliers
Test lights
Spark plug sockets
Single-cut mill saw files
Cutting torches
Safety glasses
Flare nut wrenches
Bore gauges
Safety gloves
Governor test stands
Utility knives
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Shielded arc welding tools
Water pump pliers
Power sanders
Brass drifts
Punch sets
Feeler gauges
Combination wrenches
Personal computers
Milling machines
Chain slings
Hex keys
Dial calipers
Torque wrenches
Wire strippers
Spark plug gapping tools
Steam cleaning equipment
Sledgehammers
Rat tail files
Two way radios
Tape measures
Power saws
Power grinders
Decelerometers
Wire crimpers
Acetylene torches
Multimeters
Claw hammers
Depth gauges
Drill machines
Dial gauges
Portable welding equipment
Micrometers

Database software
Shop management software
Word processing software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office