Automation index
How much of a Painter and decorator’s job can AI already do?
A quote and a palette come out in a minute. Masking, sanding and leaving a room without marks is the work.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Painter and decorator
17%
AI can already do 17% of this job.
#606 / 643
View rankingPainter and decorator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Quote, measure and pick colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Protect, mask and prep surfaces.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Paint, varnish and paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Repair texture, damp and cracks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Dealing with neighbours, communities and hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Invoice, buy material and travel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Quote, measure and pick colour
- Protect, mask and prep surfaces
- Paint, varnish and paper
- Repair texture, damp and cracks
- Invoice, buy material and travel
- pintor de brocha
- painter decorator
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2141.00· ESCO/ISCO 7131
IS WORK OVER?
Watchmaker
22%
#385 / 643
View rankingWatchmaker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagnose, quote and explain to the client.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Open, strip, clean and oil the movement.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Spares, rate adjustment and calibration.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Cases, straps, water resistance and polish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The counter, commissions and pieces that do not come back.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Times, real spares and a watch that keeps time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- repair watches
- open movements
- oil calibres
- adjust rate
- change straps
- water-resistance test
- diagnose watches
- polish cases
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7311