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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
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Recycling-plant operator
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#532 / 643
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?
Comic artist
27%
#146 / 643
View rankingComic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Paging, panels and the rhythm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Pencil, ink and the one that will not close.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Colour, lettering and the balloon that will not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Delivery, the editor and the page change.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The serial, the fatigue and not recycling the same face.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it reads, and not eating the line.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
- panels
- paging
- ink
- lettering
- balloons
- serials
- pencil
- page deadline
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1013.00· ESCO/ISCO 2166