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?
PR specialist
29%
#70 / 623
View rankingPR specialist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 17% | 28% | +4.8 |
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments, agenda, or environmental responsibility.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Write press releases or other media communications to promote clients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Study the objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Coach client representatives in effective communication with the public or with employees.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Prepare or edit organizational publications, such as employee newsletters or stockholders' reports, for internal or external audiences.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 28% | +5 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- keywords in digital content
- web analytics
- pricing strategies
- corporate social responsibility
- market research
- brand marketing techniques
- content marketing strategy
- online moderation techniques
- marketing mix
- authoring software
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2432