Automation index
How much of a Tool and die maker’s job can AI already do?
A CAD file and an electrode come earlier. Fitting the die so the run comes out do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Tool and die maker
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#244 / 633
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
IS WORK OVER?
Research scientist
27%
#139 / 633
View rankingResearch scientist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Literature review, figures and drafts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Analysis, code and experiment boards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Design the study and the controls.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Run the experiment or the fieldwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Lead a group, theses and authorship fights.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Win funding and answer reviewers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Literature review, figures and drafts
- Analysis, code and experiment boards
- Design the study and the controls
- Run the experiment or the fieldwork
- Lead a group, theses and authorship fights
- Win funding and answer reviewers
- cientifico
- investigador
- research scientist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1029.00· ESCO/ISCO 2131