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.

#290 / 683

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?

22%

#365 / 683

Heritage interpreter

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
Script, the group and the time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Room, the question and the one who will not listen. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
The piece, the context and not making it up. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
School group, the yard and getting them to touch carefully. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The director, capacity and not overcrowding. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
That they look at the stone, and not just the phone. Estimate No 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