Automation index
How much of a PCB technician’s job can AI already do?
A gerber comes earlier. The board coming out without an open track do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
PCB technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#393 / 643
View rankingPCB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Gerber, stack-up and the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Etch, drill and the one that drifts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
AOI, the bridge and stopping.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Assemble, the oven and the one that warps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The client, the deadline and not skipping AOI.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
The board comes out, and the track whole.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
- gerber
- stack-up
- AOI
- drill
- tracks
- solder oven
- bridges
- PCB batches
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 3113
IS WORK OVER?
Farrier
19%
#509 / 643
View rankingFarrier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Hoof, balance and the animal’s card.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Trim, nail and the one that will not stand.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Forge, the made shoe and the trim.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Lameness, the vet and not blaming the shoe.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The yard, the owner and the one who does not pay.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not lame, and not over-nailing.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
- shoe horses
- balance
- trim hooves
- made shoes
- lameness
- the forge
- yards
- nail
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 6121