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.
#384 / 633
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?
Lifeguard
16%
#611 / 633
View rankingLifeguard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, headcount and closing protocols.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Watch, jump and water rescue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
CPR, defibrillator and first aid.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Manage the beach or pool and talk to the public.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Kit maintenance and water chemistry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Sun shift, fatigue and not looking away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, headcount and closing protocols
- Watch, jump and water rescue
- CPR, defibrillator and first aid
- Kit maintenance and water chemistry
- Sun shift, fatigue and not looking away
- socorrista
- lifeguard
- salvamento
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-9092.00· ESCO/ISCO 5419