Automation index
How much of a Blacksmith’s job can AI already do?
A sketch comes earlier. Forging, tempering and the piece not cracking do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Blacksmith
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#510 / 643
View rankingBlacksmith
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Sketch, template and the material calc.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Forge, temper and the blow that counts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Weld, rivet and the site fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Grilles, gates and the client’s order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Coal, the hearth and the shop rhythm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it does not crack, and signing the iron.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- forge
- temper
- grilles
- rivet
- iron templates
- forge hearth
- site fit
- iron gates
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-4121.00· ESCO/ISCO 7221
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Jeweller
24%
#276 / 643
View rankingJeweller
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Design, CAD and the quote with the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Cast, roll, solder and shape.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Set, crimp and make the stone stay.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Size, repair and restore pieces.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Valuation, gems and certificates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
The bench, deadlines and owning the piece.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- make jewellery
- set stones
- solder gold
- design in CAD
- resize rings
- value jewellery
- cast metal
- restore pieces
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7313