3%
Very Low RiskLift supervisor
Craftsmen & Related Trades Workers · SGD 4,813/mo (7% above median)
AI is likely to enhance this role, not replace it. moderate exposure, but strong human bottlenecks mean AI augments rather than substitutes.
Score Breakdown
45% of tasks overlap with current AI
93% human advantage from judgment & presence
31% demand buffer from SG labour market
AI usage 29pp above theoretical exposure
Exposure × (1 − Bottleneck) × Market Modifier. Band stability: watch. How this works
What AI Changes
Tasks AI can handle
Predictive maintenance scheduling, safety checklist automation, inventory management, and remote monitoring via sensors.
Where humans stay essential
Physical dexterity on job sites, real-time environmental adaptation, operating heavy equipment safely, and handling unexpected on-site conditions.
This role balances structured execution. AI can augment the more structured tasks, while the overall task structure anchors the human contribution.
Skills to focus on
Hands-On Expertise
Physical skills, spatial awareness, and motor coordination that no software can replicate
On-Site Problem Solving
Diagnosing and fixing issues in unpredictable real-world environments
Safety Protocols
Preventing accidents through situational awareness, training, and strict procedural discipline
Equipment Proficiency
Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialized tools and machinery
Market Context
Labour Market
StrongProduction & Transport Operators, Cleaners & Labourers
Vacancy rate · 2025 Q3
Hiring
Recruitment exceeds resignation
2.1% recruit · 1.3% resign
Retrenchment
0.3 per 1,000 employees
Low
Re-employment
82.6% within 12 months
67.6% within 6 months
Cluster-level data, not occupation-specific · Source: Labour Market Report Q3 2025, MRSD, MOM
Outlook
12-Month Direction (Base Case)
Stable
Displacement Pressure
Resilient
Augmentation Upside
At Risk
Demand Outlook
Under Pressure
Wage Pressure
Watch
Rule-based directional forecast. Not a prediction — illustrative only.
Current trajectory continues
Displacement Pressure
Resilient
Augmentation Upside
At Risk
Demand Outlook
Under Pressure
Wage Pressure
Watch
Lift supervisor appears resilient under this scenario. Strong human bottlenecks and/or market demand provide substantial buffer against AI displacement.
Scenarios are illustrative, not predictive. They show how the outlook would shift under different assumptions.
Career Paths
Easier Switch
Supervisor/General foreman (electrical and electronic trades, excluding lift) 68%Electrical lift, escalator and related equipment fitter 55%Electrician 52%Lower Risk
Electrician 52%Supervisor/General foreman (electrical and electronic trades, excluding lift) 68%Supervisor/General foreman (electrical and electronic trades, excluding lift)
moderate transition · 68% match
Stationary plant and machine supervisor/general foreman
moderate transition · 55% match
Electrical lift, escalator and related equipment fitter
moderate transition · 55% match
Metal heat treating plant operator
moderate transition · 55% match
Supervisor/General foreman of assemblers and quality checkers
moderate transition · 55% match
Crane/Hoist operator (excluding port)
moderate transition · 55% match
Supervisor/General foreman (metal, machinery and related trades)
moderate transition · 53% match
Mechanical products quality checker and tester
moderate transition · 52% match
Evidence
Crosswalk: direct · SSOC 74001
Anthropic: +29pp vs theory
Raw Scores
AIOE -0.021 · θ 0.775 · C-AIOE -0.014
Stability
watch · Optimistic 1% (Very Low) · Pessimistic 5% (Low)
Confidence
83% · Crosswalk 1.00 · Market 0.65 · Fresh 0.85
Wage (SGD/mo)
25th 4,142 · Median 4,813 · 75th 6,730