Automation index
How much of a Parts clerk’s job can AI already do?
An OEM code comes earlier. Giving the part that fits, not the lookalike, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Parts clerk
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#114 / 623
View rankingParts clerk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Catalogue, equivalents and the code.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Counter, the waiting shop and the doubt.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Stock, urgent orders and the one that is late.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Returns, warranties and the wrong part.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The mechanic, the blurry photo and not selling blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
The one that fits, not the lookalike.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- parts catalogue
- OEM equivalents
- shop counter
- urgent orders
- returns
- part warranties
- parts stock
- part codes
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 4321
IS WORK OVER?
Materials engineer
27%
#162 / 623
View rankingMaterials engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tests, metallography and the spec.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Shop, heat treatment and the part that fails spec.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Material choice, corrosion and fatigue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Supplier, certificates and the doubtful batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The field failure and the root cause.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it does not fail, and not swapping the material blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- materials tests
- metallography
- choose alloys
- corrosion
- fatigue
- heat treatment
- failure analysis
- batch certificates
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2131.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149