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?
Structural engineer
26%
#204 / 623
View rankingStructural engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Model, combinations and the calculation annex.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Site, rebar and what was not poured that way.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Code, building regs and the sizing note.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Pathology, the crack and shore or not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
The architect, the deadline and not trimming the depth.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Sign that it stands, and not hiding the assumption.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- calculate structures
- frame model
- calculation annex
- building regs
- rebar
- structural pathology
- load combinations
- shore
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2142