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.
#252 / 743
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?
Welding engineer
22%
#394 / 743
View rankingWelding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
WPS, the coupon and the qualification.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Shop, the bead and the one who skips the procedure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
NDT, the fail and not hiding it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Site, the position and the wind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The client, the rush and not signing the extra overlap.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That the bead holds, and not signing the overlap.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- WPS
- coupons
- welder qualification
- beads
- NDT
- positions
- overlaps
- welding procedures
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2144