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?
Museum curator
23%
#291 / 623
View rankingMuseum curator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inventory, catalogue and write wall texts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Curate, select and negotiate loans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Install, lighting and preventive conservation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Research, publications and dossiers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Public, tours and the board.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not losing a piece or a wrong attribution.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Inventory, catalogue and write wall texts
- Curate, select and negotiate loans
- Research, publications and dossiers
- Public, tours and the board
- Not losing a piece or a wrong attribution
- conservador de museo
- curator
- comisario de exposicion
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-4012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2621