Automation index

How much of a Lathe operator’s job can AI already do?

A CNC run and a pass come earlier. Setting up, measuring and not scrapping the part do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

26%

AI can already do 26% of this job.

#248 / 733

Lathe 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
Read the drawing, tolerances and the route card. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Set up, clamp, pick the tool and the origin. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Turn, face, thread and finish the part. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	28%	+5
Measure, tweak offsets and not scrap the batch. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Lathe care, swarf and safety. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Grades, times and liability for the dimension. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

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

IS WORK OVER?

27%

#170 / 733

Acoustics engineer

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
Reading, the map and the standard. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Works, the insulation and what was not put in. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Simulation, the model and not trusting it alone. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Report, the neighbour and not softening the dB. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The council, the licence and not dressing it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Bring it down for real, and not selling the miracle panel. Estimate No 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