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?
Mountain guide
19%
#493 / 623
View rankingMountain guide
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Report, route and the kit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Walk, pace and the one who drops.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Ground, snow and the yes or no to go on.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Bivouac, the surprise and not improvising anchors.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the ego and not pushing the summit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Come down whole, and not trusting the report alone.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
- avalanche reports
- mountain routes
- group pace
- bivouac
- anchors
- ground
- summit
- mountain kit
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-7011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5113