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.
#299 / 703
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?
Local police officer
19%
#591 / 703
View rankingLocal police officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Shift, the pad and the radar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Street, the fight and the one who is drunk.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Traffic, the crash and not covering the dead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Premises, closing time and the one who will not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The note, the court and not dressing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Get there, and not inflaming the fight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- ticket pads
- street fights
- crashes
- closing time
- radar
- notes to court
- local shifts
- drink
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3051.00· ESCO/ISCO 5412