Automation index
How much of a Quality technician’s job can AI already do?
A statistical check and an 8D come earlier. Stopping the line and deciding if the batch ships do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Quality technician
29%
AI can already do 29% of this job.
#71 / 623
View rankingQuality technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, measurements and statistical control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Nonconformities, 8D and corrective actions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Stop the line, sample and decide the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Internal audits, ISO and traceability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Suppliers, incoming goods and complaints.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Release judgement and liability for the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- quality control
- measure parts
- release batches
- raise nonconformities
- run 8D
- audit ISO
- sample production
- stop the line
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9061.00· ESCO/ISCO 7543
IS WORK OVER?
Factory operator
24%
#276 / 623
View rankingFactory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, SOPs and quality records.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Read orders and line screens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Feed, run and unjam the line.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 18% | +4 |
Changeover and tool cleaning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
In-station quality and stopping a defect.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 20% | +3.2 |
Shifts, safety and coworkers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, SOPs and quality records
- Read orders and line screens
- Feed, run and unjam the line
- Changeover and tool cleaning
- In-station quality and stopping a defect
- Shifts, safety and coworkers
- operario de fabrica
- factory operator
- linea de produccion
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-2099.00· ESCO/ISCO 8211