Automation index

How much of a Food technologist’s job can AI already do?

An industrial recipe comes earlier. Coming out safe and tasting like food do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#406 / 643

Food technologist

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
Recipe, process and shelf life. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Plant, the batch and the one that will not set. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
HACCP, labelling and not lying. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Taste, marketing and not disguising. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The supplier, the ingredient and not swapping blind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Safe, and tasting like food. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

27%

#159 / 643

Printing press operator

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
Preflight, imposition and colour profiles. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Calibrate, ink and start the press. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Watch register, density and defects on the run. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Job change, plates and wash-up. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Finishing, guillotine and delivery. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Stock, times and liability for the run. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		27%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low