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Position hand tools

This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.

Part of Position tools or equipment, under the O*NET work activity group Handling and Moving Objects. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 4 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.Stays human Pipelayers
• Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.Stays human Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Locate and mark drilling or cutting positions on stones or dies, using diamond chips and power hand tools.Stays human Gem and Diamond Workers
• Split gems along pre-marked lines to remove imperfections, using blades and jewelers' hammers.Stays human Gem and Diamond Workers