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
IS WORK OVER?
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
IS WORK OVER?
Rebar worker
17%
#600 / 643
View rankingRebar worker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cutting list, diameters and steel order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Cut, bend and tie rebar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Slabs, columns and starter bars.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Site, crane and safety.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Logs, kilos and extras.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Not leaving cover too short.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Cutting list, diameters and steel order
- Cut, bend and tie rebar
- Slabs, columns and starter bars
- Site, crane and safety
- Logs, kilos and extras
- Not leaving cover too short
- ferrallista
- armador de hierro
- rebar
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2171.00· ESCO/ISCO 7214