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.
#290 / 683
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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Thesis supervisor
27%
#150 / 683
View rankingThesis supervisor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan, chapters and the calendar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Draft, the comment and the one who will not rewrite.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Data, ethics and not signing what was not done.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Deposit, the board and not jumping to a yes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The department, the rush and not swallowing plagiarism.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That the thesis exists, and not signing plagiarism.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- thesis chapters
- drafts
- data ethics
- deposit
- the board
- plagiarism
- doctoral calendar
- rewrite
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310