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?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

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Recycling-plant operator

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Cabin, the one that sneaks in and the glass. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Jam, the belt and stopping. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Quality, the reject and not hiding it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The peak, the lorry and not mixing. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Sort for real, and a clean bale. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

20%

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Perfusionist

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
Build the circuit, prime and the checklist. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Run the pump, gases and temperature. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	8%	+1.9
Cardioplegia, haemofiltration and weaning. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
ECMO, emergencies and the oxygenator change. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Logs, alarms and talk to the surgeon. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	18%	+2.5
No air in the line and owning the machine. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		20%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low