Automation index

How much of a Boilermaker’s job can AI already do?

A drawing and a plate cut come earlier. Marking out, welding and holding pressure do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

25%

AI can already do 25% of this job.

#216 / 633

Boilermaker

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
Read drawings, parts lists and material lists. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Mark out, cut, roll and assemble plate. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Weld, fit and erect in shop or on site. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Leak, pressure and finishing tests. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Repair boilers, tanks and ducts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Thickness, codes and liability for the weld. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		25%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

26%

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Drafter

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
Model, dimension and issue sheets. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	48%	+9.6
Quantities, legends and revisions. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Coordinate with architect, engineer and site. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Drawing standards, stamps and issue. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Archive, BIM and clashes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
Not issuing a drawing nobody can read. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low