Automation index
How much of a Bookbinder’s job can AI already do?
A trim and a groove come earlier. Sewing, casing in and getting the book to open do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Bookbinder
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#221 / 633
View rankingBookbinder
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Trim, gather and prepare sections.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Sew, glue, groove and case in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Restore spines, endpapers and damaged copies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Die-cut, foil and special finishes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Commissions, quotes and the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Materials, times and a book that lasts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- bind books
- sew sections
- groove spines
- case in boards
- restore books
- foil stamp
- guillotine
- glue
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-5113.00· ESCO/ISCO 7323
IS WORK OVER?
Painter and decorator
17%
#596 / 633
View rankingPainter and decorator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Quote, measure and pick colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Protect, mask and prep surfaces.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Paint, varnish and paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Repair texture, damp and cracks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Dealing with neighbours, communities and hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Invoice, buy material and travel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Quote, measure and pick colour
- Protect, mask and prep surfaces
- Paint, varnish and paper
- Repair texture, damp and cracks
- Invoice, buy material and travel
- pintor de brocha
- painter decorator
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2141.00· ESCO/ISCO 7131