Automation index
How much of a CNC machinist’s job can AI already do?
A program and a simulation come earlier. Setting zero, hearing the machine, and not breaking the part do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
CNC machinist
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#275 / 633
View rankingCNC machinist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Program, simulate and document the cycle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Work orders, paper metrology and batches.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Set up, set zeros and start.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 14% | +2.8 |
Measure, adjust and not break a tool.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Maintenance, swarf and safety.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Talk to engineering when the drawing lies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Program, simulate and document the cycle
- Work orders, paper metrology and batches
- Set up, set zeros and start
- Measure, adjust and not break a tool
- Maintenance, swarf and safety
- Talk to engineering when the drawing lies
- cnc
- operario cnc
- fresador
- tornero cnc
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-4041.00· ESCO/ISCO 7223
IS WORK OVER?
Civil engineer
25%
#231 / 633
View rankingCivil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Structural calcs and code checks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 42% | +9.2 |
Drawings, quantities and cost estimate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 38% | +6.8 |
Geotech and simplified impact reports.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Coordination with contractor, council and suppliers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Site execution and safety control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Site authority and responsible signature.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 10% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Structural calcs and code checks
- Drawings, quantities and cost estimate
- Geotech and simplified impact reports
- Site execution and safety control
- Site authority and responsible signature
- ingeniero civil
- civil engineer
- obras publicas
- caminos
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2142