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?
Mixer-truck driver
21%
#421 / 643
View rankingMixer-truck driver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Order, mix and mixing time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Drive, site and the tight access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Pour, pump and the one who wants more water.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Wash, leftovers and not leaving a hard drum.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The jam, the delay and the concrete that sets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Arrive fresh, and not adding extra water.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- drive mixers
- batch
- pour concrete
- wash the drum
- slump
- concrete pump
- mix order
- site access
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3032.00· ESCO/ISCO 8332