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?
Storyboard artist
27%
#179 / 623
View rankingStoryboard artist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Script, shots and the rhythm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Draw, arrows and the one that does not read.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Review, the director and the scene change.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Delivery, numbering and the missing one.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The budget, the impossible and not drawing a shoot that will not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it can be shot, and that it reads.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- shots
- camera arrows
- rhythm
- shooting script
- numbering
- review with direction
- scenes
- board delivery
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1014.00· ESCO/ISCO 2166