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.

#314 / 753

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?

19%

#660 / 753

Substation technician

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
Switching, the sheet and the lockout. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Bay, the earth and not going in without it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Oil, the analysis and the one that bites. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Fault, the disconnector and not resetting blind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Control and not jumping to a yes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Open the right one, and not going in unearthed. Estimate No 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