Automation index
How much of a Fibre technician’s job can AI already do?
An OTDR comes earlier. Splicing in the chamber so the customer can browse do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Fibre technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#388 / 633
View rankingFibre technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Route, OTDR and the splice log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Chamber, splice and the fibre that breaks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
CTO, drop and the customer who sees no light.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Pole, façade and the missing permit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rain, the cover and not leaving the chamber open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they can browse, and not leaving a dirty splice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- splice fibre
- OTDR
- chambers
- CTO
- drops
- fibre strands
- poles
- splice logs
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 7422
IS WORK OVER?
Aluminium carpenter
21%
#408 / 633
View rankingAluminium carpenter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Measure, cutting list and the profile cut.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Assemble, squares and the frame in the opening.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Glass, beads and the one that does not seal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Fittings, tilt-and-turn and the fine adjust.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The dirty site and not scratching the anodising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
A tight close, and not leaving water in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cut profiles
- assemble frames
- beads
- tilt-and-turn
- seal glass
- anodising
- squares
- measure openings
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2211.00· ESCO/ISCO 7213