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?
Gas fitter
18%
#577 / 643
View rankingGas fitter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematics, materials and certificates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Run, thread and pressure-test.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Appliances, flues and ventilation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Client, utility and legalisation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Faults, leaks and call-outs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not leaving a home with a leak.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Schematics, materials and certificates
- Run, thread and pressure-test
- Appliances, flues and ventilation
- Client, utility and legalisation
- Faults, leaks and call-outs
- Not leaving a home with a leak
- instalador de gas
- gas fitter
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2152.00· ESCO/ISCO 7126