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?
Tool and die maker
25%
#249 / 643
View rankingTool and die maker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read the die, clearances and the 3D drawing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Machine, fit and try the tooling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Mount in the press, shoot and correct.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
EDM, polish and cavity finish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Die maintenance and changeovers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Die life and liability for the part.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- make dies
- fit tooling
- run EDM
- try out tooling
- polish cavities
- mount in the press
- maintain moulds
- correct clearances
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-4111.00· ESCO/ISCO 7222