Automation index
How much of a Factory operator’s job can AI already do?
A log and an SOP come earlier. Line pace, a jam, and 2 a.m. do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Factory operator
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#276 / 633
View rankingFactory operator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, SOPs and quality records.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Read orders and line screens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Feed, run and unjam the line.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 18% | +4 |
Changeover and tool cleaning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
In-station quality and stopping a defect.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 20% | +3.2 |
Shifts, safety and coworkers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, SOPs and quality records
- Read orders and line screens
- Feed, run and unjam the line
- Changeover and tool cleaning
- In-station quality and stopping a defect
- Shifts, safety and coworkers
- operario de fabrica
- factory operator
- linea de produccion
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-2099.00· ESCO/ISCO 8211
IS WORK OVER?
Watchmaker
22%
#376 / 633
View rankingWatchmaker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagnose, quote and explain to the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Open, strip, clean and oil the movement.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Spares, rate adjustment and calibration.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Cases, straps, water resistance and polish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The counter, commissions and pieces that do not come back.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Times, real spares and a watch that keeps time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- repair watches
- open movements
- oil calibres
- adjust rate
- change straps
- water-resistance test
- diagnose watches
- polish cases
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7311