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 / 623

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?

26%

#205 / 623

Process engineer

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
P&IDs, balances and the operating procedure. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Plant, trials and the real bottleneck. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Capacity, yields and the improvement report. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Start-up, shutdown and the shift that skips the SOP. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Process safety and the HAZOP that hurts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Not overloading the reactor, and signing the change. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		26%

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