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
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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
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Tax inspector
28%
#104 / 633
View rankingTax inspector
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Data matching, returns and sampling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Requests, minutes and the proposal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The visit, the second till and what is not in the sheet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Objections, appeals and the tax tribunal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The team, deadlines and the file that slips.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
A fair adjustment and signing the minute.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- match tax data
- raise assessments
- request papers
- visit taxpayers
- adjust tax
- objections
- tax tribunal
- tax inspection
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2081.00· ESCO/ISCO 3352