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How much of a Tower crane operator’s job can AI already do?
A load chart comes earlier. Lifting the beam without sweeping anyone do not.
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Task comparison
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Tower crane operator
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#583 / 643
View rankingTower crane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Radius, winds and the day’s log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Hoist, trolley and the slinger’s call.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Erect, climb and the base that is checked.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Two-crane lifts and crossing jibs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The wind that gets up and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Sweep nobody, and not pushing the radius.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- tower-crane lifts
- load charts
- climb the crane
- slinger’s call
- jib wind
- crossing jibs
- crane base
- trolley
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-7021.00· ESCO/ISCO 8343
IS WORK OVER?
Mechanical engineer
25%
#244 / 643
View rankingMechanical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Calculate, model and simulate parts and assemblies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Drawings, tolerances and bills of materials.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Meetings with shop, client and purchasing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Tests, prototypes and commissioning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Rules, quality and CE documentation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Sign, register and own the design.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
- Meetings with shop, client and purchasing
- Tests, prototypes and commissioning
- Rules, quality and CE documentation
- Sign, register and own the design
- ingeniero mecanico
- mechanical engineer
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2144