Automation index
How much of a Recycling-plant operator’s job can AI already do?
An optical sorter comes earlier. Actually sorting without mixing the bale do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Recycling-plant operator
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#522 / 633
View rankingRecycling-plant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Line, optical and the bale.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Cabin, the one that sneaks in and the glass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Jam, the belt and stopping.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Quality, the reject and not hiding it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The peak, the lorry and not mixing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Sort for real, and a clean bale.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- recycling line
- bales
- sort cabin
- belts
- rejects
- glass
- optical sorters
- jams
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9199.00· ESCO/ISCO 3132
IS WORK OVER?
Aerial technician
18%
#552 / 633
View rankingAerial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Bookings, levels and install logs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Roof, mast, cable and outlet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Configure, tune and explain to the neighbour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Community, porter and access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Faults, building ICT and fibre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not falling and not leaving a building without the match.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Bookings, levels and install logs
- Roof, mast, cable and outlet
- Community, porter and access
- Faults, building ICT and fibre
- antenista
- instalador de antenas
- aerial technician
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 7422