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?
Lathe operator
26%
AI can already do 26% of this job.
#238 / 703
View rankingLathe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read the drawing, tolerances and the route card.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Set up, clamp, pick the tool and the origin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Turn, face, thread and finish the part.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 28% | +5 |
Measure, tweak offsets and not scrap the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Lathe care, swarf and safety.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Grades, times and liability for the dimension.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- turn parts
- set up the lathe
- measure dimensions
- cut threads
- adjust offsets
- read mechanical drawings
- avoid scrap
- pick tools
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-4034.00· ESCO/ISCO 7223
IS WORK OVER?
Criminal lawyer
27%
#130 / 703
View rankingCriminal lawyer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
File, evidence and the brief.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Cells, the statement and not leaving them alone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Trial, the jury and not overplaying it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Sentence, the plea and not signing blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The family, the headline and not leaking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Be there at three, and not selling cheap innocence.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- case files
- statements
- criminal trials
- pleas
- cells
- evidence
- not leak
- defence briefs
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611