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 / 633
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?
Job insertion technician
24%
#282 / 633
View rankingJob insertion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Employer prospecting and the agreements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Go with them to the job and the first day.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Follow-up, incidents and the one who quits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Reports, indicators and justifying the grant.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The hard candidate and the employer who pulls out.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That they stay, and not dressing the figure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- prospect employers
- place candidates
- follow up in post
- insertion agreements
- justify grants
- job accompaniment
- workplace incidents
- insertion indicators
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1093.00· ESCO/ISCO 2423