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.
#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?
Meteorologist
25%
#251 / 643
View rankingMeteorologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Models, maps and a first forecast.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Observation, sondes and satellite.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Warnings, civil protection and media.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Shift, uncertainty and not over-scaring.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Verification, archives and research.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not sitting on a warning that saves someone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Models, maps and a first forecast
- Observation, sondes and satellite
- Warnings, civil protection and media
- Shift, uncertainty and not over-scaring
- Verification, archives and research
- meteorologo
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2112