Automation index

How much of a NDT technician’s job can AI already do?

An NDT procedure comes earlier. Seeing the defect without signing it sound do not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#386 / 633

NDT technician

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
Procedure, technique and the part. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Test, the indication and the one that hides. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Report, the size and not inflating. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Field, the scaffold and the access. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The welder, the rush and not signing it sound. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
See the defect, and a true report. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

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

IS WORK OVER?

18%

#560 / 633

Cardiac surgeon

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
Indication, consent and the plan with cardiology. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Bypass, valve and pump time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	6%	+1.4
Cannulate, protect the muscle and come off bypass. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Cardiac ICU, bleeding and tamponade. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Follow-up, the wound and the family at the door. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	28%	+3.9
On-call, the infarct that does not wait, and the sign-off. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	10%	+1.4
Total	100%		18%

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