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?
Weaver
19%
#542 / 633
View rankingWeaver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Warp, weave and the width.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Weave, shuttle and the yarn that snaps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Finish, fringe and the shrink.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Loom, the rhythm and the commissioned piece.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the colour and not changing the warp halfway.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Without breaking the pick, and a clean weave.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- warp
- weaves
- shuttle
- looms
- fringe
- the pick
- cloth width
- shrink
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-6062.00· ESCO/ISCO 7318