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
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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
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Home-automation installer
23%
#301 / 633
View rankingHome-automation installer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagram, buses and scene programming.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Wire, sensors and the switch that does not answer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Integrate lights, climate and the client app.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Train, guest mode and the one who breaks it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The lived-in house and not leaving it dark.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That it obeys, and not needing the cloud for a switch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- program scenes
- home buses
- integrate climate
- sensors
- home app
- switches
- guest mode
- wire KNX
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2111.00· ESCO/ISCO 7411