Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of technical support functions not elsewhere classified in minor group 311: Science, engineering and production technicians.
Task Bundle Breakdown
How AI interacts with this occupation's task bundle
Task-by-Task Breakdown
Every task scored individually — sorted highest to lowest AI exposure
performs calculations and records and interprets data
AI tools like Python with pandas/NumPy, or even ChatGPT, can rapidly perform calculations, flag outliers, and help interpret datasets, significantly speeding up analysis while humans validate conclusions.
undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings
AI-connected sensors and automated data acquisition systems (e.g., LabVIEW, Arduino with ML) can assist with readings, but physical setup, calibration, and anomaly recognition still require human presence.
otherwise assists technologists as directed
Assisting technologists involves adaptive, context-specific physical and cognitive support that AI cannot fully replicate, though AI can help with documentation, literature searches, or scheduling.
sets up school laboratories for demonstrations and experiments, operates and maintains equipment and supports the teaching of students
Lab preparation and student support require physical presence, safety oversight, and real-time interpersonal judgment, though AI tools like ChatGPT could help prepare demonstration notes or troubleshooting guides.
sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes
Setting up physical apparatus requires hands-on dexterity and spatial judgment that AI cannot replicate, though AI could assist with setup checklists or configuration guides.
ROI Calculator
Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
This is not a pay rise — it's 342 hours of productive capacity that AI could return to you, valued at your current rate.
The portion of your current salary tied to tasks AI can automate or augment. Not a prediction of job loss — a signal of where your role is changing fastest.
How is this calculated?▾
Task weights — each task is weighted by its O*NET frequency rating. Where frequency data is absent, equal weighting is applied.
AI time reduction — tasks scored as "AI Automates" assume 80% time saving; "AI Assists" assumes 40%; "Human-Led" assumes 5%.
Salary equivalent — annual hours saved × (salary ÷ 1,800 working hours/year).
Value at risk — salary × share of role time in AI-automate or AI-assist tasks.
Figures are indicative estimates for planning purposes, not guarantees of productivity gain or job loss risk.