Automation index
How much of a Textile engineer’s job can AI already do?
A dye recipe comes earlier. Getting the colour the same over ten thousand metres do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Textile engineer
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#165 / 623
View rankingTextile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Recipes, weaves and piece QC.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Shop, looms and the warp break.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Supplier, cotton and the sustainability card.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Finishes, shrinkage and fastness tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The brand, the deadline and the colour that misses.EstimateNo 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.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- dye recipes
- weaves
- looms
- colour fastness
- shrinkage
- piece card
- warp
- textile finishes
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2199.00· ESCO/ISCO 2141
IS WORK OVER?
Wall tiler
19%
#471 / 623
View rankingWall tiler
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-out, level and the tile format.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Adhesive, set and the tray fall.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Cut, drill and the tile that splits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Grout, seal and the bath junction.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the model change and the stock that is late.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
No ugly cut, and no leak.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
- tile walls
- set out joints
- bed tiles
- tray fall
- seal junctions
- cut tiles
- drill tile
- grout
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2044.00· ESCO/ISCO 7122