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
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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?
Veterinary technician
18%
#594 / 643
View rankingVeterinary technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Charts, bookings and drug stock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Hold, place lines and assist in theatre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Labs, X-rays and samples.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Talk to owners and explain discharge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Cages, cleaning and hospitalisation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Bites, zoonoses and not leaving an animal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Charts, bookings and drug stock
- Hold, place lines and assist in theatre
- Labs, X-rays and samples
- Talk to owners and explain discharge
- Cages, cleaning and hospitalisation
- Bites, zoonoses and not leaving an animal
- tecnico veterinario
- auxiliar veterinario
- vet tech
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2056.00· ESCO/ISCO 3240