Automation index
How much of a Printing press operator’s job can AI already do?
A preflight and a colour profile come earlier. Calibrating the press and not wasting the run do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Printing press operator
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#157 / 623
View rankingPrinting press operator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Preflight, imposition and colour profiles.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Calibrate, ink and start the press.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Watch register, density and defects on the run.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Job change, plates and wash-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Finishing, guillotine and delivery.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Stock, times and liability for the run.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- run offset
- calibrate colour
- preflight files
- watch register
- ink the press
- avoid wasting the run
- imposition
- change plates
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-5112.00· ESCO/ISCO 7322
IS WORK OVER?
Greengrocer
22%
#335 / 623
View rankingGreengrocer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Wholesale, season and what is at its point.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Stall, replenish and the piece that softens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Customer, advice and the one who cannot ripen it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Shrink, cold and closing the day.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The market, the rain and not leaving the stall alone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
At its point, and not selling what is gone.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
- set the stall
- fruit season
- replenish fruit
- shrink
- ripen
- the market
- wholesale
- advise the customer
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 5223