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?
Skipper
20%
#461 / 633
View rankingSkipper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Course, log and the day’s weather.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Helm, the sea and the harbour manoeuvre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Crew, the novice and the one who is sick.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Breakdown, sail or engine and calling it in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the charter and not pushing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Whole into harbour, and not trusting the plotter alone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- courses
- helm
- harbour manoeuvre
- weather
- charter
- novices aboard
- breakdowns at sea
- the plotter
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-5021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3152