Automation index
How much of a Upholsterer’s job can AI already do?
A pattern and a fabric order come earlier. Tensioning a sofa that sits well does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
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Upholsterer
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#589 / 643
View rankingUpholsterer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Patterns, metres and fabric order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Strip, fill and tension.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Sew, piped edges and finish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Client, style and quote.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Shop, springs and foams.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not delivering a seat that sags.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
- Patterns, metres and fabric order
- Strip, fill and tension
- Sew, piped edges and finish
- Client, style and quote
- Shop, springs and foams
- Not delivering a seat that sags
- tapicero
- upholsterer
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-6093.00· ESCO/ISCO 7534
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Plasterboard fitter
19%
#524 / 643
View rankingPlasterboard fitter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Setting-out, tracks and the board cut list.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Studs, boards and the screw to the noggin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Insulation, joints and hearing the neighbour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Jointing, corners and the painter behind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Services, pipe runs and not chopping extra.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Plumb, and not leaving the joint proud.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
- fit plasterboard
- set out partitions
- tracks
- jointing
- acoustic insulation
- boards
- corners
- service runs
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2081.00· ESCO/ISCO 7123