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.

#214 / 633

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?

24%

#269 / 633

Interpreter

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
Prep glossaries, briefings and corpora. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	48%	+9.6
Translate support documents for the event. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	35%	+5.6
Interpret simultaneous or consecutive in the room. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	12%	+2.9
Manage fatigue, booth and handover. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	15%	+2.1
Ethics, confidentiality and live correction. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Clients, credentials and specialism. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	18%	+2.2
Total	100%		24%

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