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?
Surgical technologist
19%
#551 / 643
View rankingSurgical technologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Checklist, tray and swab count.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Set the table, pass and scrub.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Watch sterility, lines and the patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Coordinate with surgeon, anaesthetic and porter.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Notes, implants and kit records.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Shifts, on-call and not leaving a swab inside.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
- Checklist, tray and swab count
- Set the table, pass and scrub
- Watch sterility, lines and the patient
- Notes, implants and kit records
- tecnico de quirofano
- instrumentista
- surgical technologist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2055.00· ESCO/ISCO 3211