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?
Boilermaker
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#216 / 623
View rankingBoilermaker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read drawings, parts lists and material lists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Mark out, cut, roll and assemble plate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Weld, fit and erect in shop or on site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Leak, pressure and finishing tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Repair boilers, tanks and ducts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Thickness, codes and liability for the weld.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- mark out plate
- weld boilers
- roll plate
- assemble tanks
- pressure tests
- erect on site
- read boilermaker drawings
- repair ducts
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 7213
IS WORK OVER?
Referee
15%
#608 / 623
View rankingReferee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Reports, match sheets and clip review.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Desk fitness prep and the laws.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Run the match on the field.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 5% | +1.3 |
Handle protests, VAR and pressure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Travel, appointments and fatigue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Judgment, consistency and authority.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Reports, match sheets and clip review
- Desk fitness prep and the laws
- Run the match on the field
- Handle protests, VAR and pressure
- Travel, appointments and fatigue
- Judgment, consistency and authority
- arbitro
- referee
- colegiado
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2023.00· ESCO/ISCO 3422