Somewhat Resilient

Last Update: 10/7/2026

AI Resilience Score for Team Assemblers:

45.9%

Median Score

Meaningful human contribution

Med

Long-term employer demand

Med

Sustained economic opportunity

Low

Our confidence in this score:
Low-medium

Methodology and Scoring Rationale

To score how resilient team assembly work is to AI, we ask one question in three parts:

First, how much of the job still needs a human, read from five AI-exposure sources: our own AI Resilience Model, Anthropic's Observed Exposure, Microsoft's AI Applicability, Will Robots Take My Job, and OpenAI Signals. We call this dimension Meaningful Human Contribution (MHC) and weight it at 40%.

Next, whether employers will keep hiring for this job over the long term. This dimension, which we call Long-term Employer Demand (LTE), is calculated from BLS data and weighted at 30%.

Last, whether pay and mobility will hold up. We use wage bill and adaptive capacity data from independent researchers (Althoff & Reichardt, 2026; Manning & Aguirre, 2026). We call this dimension Sustained Economic Opportunity (SEO) and weight it at 30%.

For team assemblers, six of eight sources had data, with Anthropic and Microsoft missing. Exposure signals were split: OpenAI Signals saw strong human contribution while AI Resilience Model and Will Robots Take My Job pointed the other way, keeping confidence low-medium. Modest demand and weak economic mobility pulled the score down, landing team assemblers at "Somewhat Resilient."

AI Resilience Report forTeam Assemblers

$44,650 median salary•138,700 annual openings•SOC Code: 51-2092.00

Team Assemblers are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.

Team assemblers are labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing big parts of this work, especially quality inspection, where AI vision systems are now more accurate and far faster than human inspectors, but robots still struggle to match human judgment and adaptability on the full range of assembly tasks. Collaborative robots (called cobots) are becoming common on assembly lines, meaning workers increasingly spend time managing, adjusting, and working alongside machines rather than doing every physical step themselves.

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This role is somewhat resilient

Team assemblers are labeled "Somewhat Resilient" because AI is genuinely changing big parts of this work, especially quality inspection, where AI vision systems are now more accurate and far faster than human inspectors, but robots still struggle to match human judgment and adaptability on the full range of assembly tasks. Collaborative robots (called cobots) are becoming common on assembly lines, meaning workers increasingly spend time managing, adjusting, and working alongside machines rather than doing every physical step themselves.

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Latest AI news for Team Assemblers

These articles highlight how AI is reshaping the landscape for Team Assemblers. For instance, investing in frontline workers’ AI skills is crucial, as skilled workers drive AI success in manufacturing environments. Additionally, the transformation in automotive manufacturing emphasizes the need for assemblers to adapt to new technologies and optimizations. Embracing AI can lead to enhanced efficiency and innovation, offering Team Assemblers a chance to thrive in a changing job market. This resilience in the face of technological advancement is key for future career success.

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Career: Team Assemblers

They put together parts to make products, working closely with others to ensure everything fits and works correctly.

Employment & Wage Data

* Data estimated from parent occupation

Median Wage

$44,650

Jobs (2025)

1,403,500

Growth (2025-35)

+1.1%

Annual Openings

138,700

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

None

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035

Task-Level AI Resilience Scores

AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years

1

82% ResilienceCore Task

Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process.

2

80% ResilienceSupplemental

Supervise assemblers and train employees on job procedures.

3

78% ResilienceSupplemental

Provide assistance in the production of wiring assemblies.

4

72% ResilienceSupplemental

Maintain production equipment and machinery.

5

70% ResilienceSupplemental

Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.

6

65% ResilienceSupplemental

Determine work assignments and procedures.

7

62% ResilienceCore Task

Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas.

Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.

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