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?
Route planner
28%
#112 / 623
View rankingRoute planner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Optimise, windows and capacity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Restrictions, tolls and the right vehicle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The salesperson who promises and the plan that will not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Recalc, incidents and the next day.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The warehouse, the cut-off and not leaving the last one.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it fits, and not blowing the hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- optimise routes
- delivery windows
- tolls
- vehicle capacity
- recalc
- traffic restrictions
- warehouse cut-off
- driving hours
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 4323