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 / 633
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?
Security guard
16%
#615 / 633
View rankingSecurity guard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, tagged rounds and digital access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Cameras, control rooms and written protocols.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Presence, rounds and physical control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Incidents, ID checks and citizen’s arrest.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Dealing with client, neighbour and police.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Night shifts, fatigue and judgment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, tagged rounds and digital access
- Presence, rounds and physical control
- Incidents, ID checks and citizen’s arrest
- Dealing with client, neighbour and police
- Night shifts, fatigue and judgment
- vigilante
- security guard
- guardia de seguridad
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-9032.00· ESCO/ISCO 5414