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.
#386 / 633
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?
Kayak guide
19%
#497 / 633
View rankingKayak guide
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Flow, kit and the briefing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Water, the novice and the one who flips.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Rescue, the rope and not losing anyone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rapid, the yes or no and aborting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The cold, the wetsuit and not pushing the grade.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Without flipping the group, and whole to the take-out.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- flow
- river rescue
- rapids
- wetsuit
- kayak novices
- rope
- river briefing
- flip
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-7011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5113