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?

24%

AI can already do 24% of this job.

#275 / 633

CNC machinist

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	45%	+9
Work orders, paper metrology and batches. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Set up, set zeros and start. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	14%	+2.8
Measure, adjust and not break a tool. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Maintenance, swarf and safety. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Talk to engineering when the drawing lies. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

27%

#142 / 633

Export salesperson

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
Book, trade fair and the lead. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Quote, Incoterm and the one who wants cheap CIF. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Order, credit and the one who does not pay. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Customs, the delay and not promising the date. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The agent, the territory and not stepping on each other. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Close it, and that it crosses. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		27%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low