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.

#532 / 643

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?

27%

#167 / 643

Textile engineer

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
Recipes, weaves and piece QC. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	48%	+8.6
Shop, looms and the warp break. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Supplier, cotton and the sustainability card. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Finishes, shrinkage and fastness tests. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The brand, the deadline and the colour that misses. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Ten thousand metres the same, and not hiding the bad yardage. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		27%

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