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 / 633
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?
Metrology technician
22%
#391 / 633
View rankingMetrology 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Program, CMM and the part.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Measure, the stylus and the one that will not reach.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Report, GD&T and not dressing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Room, the temperature and the soak.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The shop, the rush and not leaving the part dirty.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
A true dimension, and a clean report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- CMM
- GD&T
- stylus
- measurement programs
- metrology room
- dimensions
- dimensional reports
- soak
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-3028.00· ESCO/ISCO 3111