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How much of a Plasterboard fitter’s job can AI already do?
A setting-out comes earlier. Partition plumb and not hearing the neighbour do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Plasterboard fitter
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#524 / 643
View rankingPlasterboard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Setting-out, tracks and the board cut list.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Studs, boards and the screw to the noggin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Insulation, joints and hearing the neighbour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Jointing, corners and the painter behind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Services, pipe runs and not chopping extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Plumb, and not leaving the joint proud.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
- fit plasterboard
- set out partitions
- tracks
- jointing
- acoustic insulation
- boards
- corners
- service runs
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2081.00· ESCO/ISCO 7123
IS WORK OVER?
Boilermaker
25%
#221 / 643
View rankingBoilermaker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read drawings, parts lists and material lists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Mark out, cut, roll and assemble plate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Weld, fit and erect in shop or on site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Leak, pressure and finishing tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Repair boilers, tanks and ducts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Thickness, codes and liability for the weld.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- mark out plate
- weld boilers
- roll plate
- assemble tanks
- pressure tests
- erect on site
- read boilermaker drawings
- repair ducts
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 7213