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.
#214 / 633
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?
Prison officer
15%
#624 / 633
View rankingPrison officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, counts and files.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Cameras, controls and internal comms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Rounds, searches and inmate movement.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 6% | +1.3 |
Contain incidents and use of force.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Care, wings and daily mediation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Coordinate with treatment, judges and families.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, counts and files
- Cameras, controls and internal comms
- Rounds, searches and inmate movement
- Contain incidents and use of force
- Care, wings and daily mediation
- prisiones
- funcionario de prisiones
- carcelero
- prison officer
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3012.00· ESCO/ISCO 5413