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?
NDT technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#395 / 643
View rankingNDT technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Procedure, technique and the part.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Test, the indication and the one that hides.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Report, the size and not inflating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Field, the scaffold and the access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The welder, the rush and not signing it sound.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
See the defect, and a true report.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- NDT
- ultrasound
- indications
- procedures
- scaffold
- test reports
- defect size
- access
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9061.00· ESCO/ISCO 3119
IS WORK OVER?
Factory operator
24%
#281 / 643
View rankingFactory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, SOPs and quality records.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Read orders and line screens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Feed, run and unjam the line.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 18% | +4 |
Changeover and tool cleaning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
In-station quality and stopping a defect.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 20% | +3.2 |
Shifts, safety and coworkers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, SOPs and quality records
- Read orders and line screens
- Feed, run and unjam the line
- Changeover and tool cleaning
- In-station quality and stopping a defect
- Shifts, safety and coworkers
- operario de fabrica
- factory operator
- linea de produccion
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-2099.00· ESCO/ISCO 8211