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 / 623
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?
Customs agent
27%
#128 / 623
View rankingCustoms agent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Declarations, tariff class and documents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Database hits, risk and selectivity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Physical inspection of goods and container.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Interview the operator and write the record.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Fines, appeals and police coordination.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Judgment on fraud and sensitive goods.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Declarations, tariff class and documents
- Database hits, risk and selectivity
- Physical inspection of goods and container
- Fines, appeals and police coordination
- Judgment on fraud and sensitive goods
- aduanas
- customs
- despachante de aduanas
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1041.00· ESCO/ISCO 3351