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.
#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
IS WORK OVER?
University professor
24%
#278 / 633
View rankingUniversity professor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep materials, tests and rubrics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Papers, grants and reviews.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Teach and tutor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Supervise theses and examine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Department meetings and academic admin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Actually research and choose the problem.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- Prep materials, tests and rubrics
- Papers, grants and reviews
- Teach and tutor
- Supervise theses and examine
- Department meetings and academic admin
- Actually research and choose the problem
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310