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.
#250 / 733
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?
Traffic engineer
27%
#178 / 733
View rankingTraffic engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Counts, the model and the microsim.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Junction, the timings and the pedestrian.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Works, the diversion and not choking the neighbourhood.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Report, the councillor and not painting the miracle lane.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The crash, the figure and not hiding it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That the junction does not kill, and not painting extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- microsims
- counts
- junction timings
- pedestrians
- diversions
- councillors
- crashes
- lanes
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2142