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?
Parts clerk
28%
#114 / 643
View rankingParts clerk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Catalogue, equivalents and the code.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Counter, the waiting shop and the doubt.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Stock, urgent orders and the one that is late.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Returns, warranties and the wrong part.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The mechanic, the blurry photo and not selling blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
The one that fits, not the lookalike.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- parts catalogue
- OEM equivalents
- shop counter
- urgent orders
- returns
- part warranties
- parts stock
- part codes
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 4321