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?
Production engineer
25%
#238 / 643
View rankingProduction engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
OEE, sequence and the shift plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Line, changeovers and the micro-stop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Layout, times and the work standard.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Supervisors, unions and the shift that turns.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
In-line quality and the batch that cannot ship.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Hit the plan, and not dressing the OEE.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- OEE
- sequence production
- changeovers
- layout
- work standards
- micro-stops
- shift plan
- in-line quality
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2112.00· ESCO/ISCO 2141