Automation index
Can AI do a Welder’s job?
Today an AI or a robot can hardly do this job for you. The site, the surprises, and the code are settled on the ground.
It is not a forecast of job losses either.
IS WORK OVER?
Welder
14%
AI or a robot can already do 14% of this job.
#69 / 70
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Tasks and time saved
Tasks and time saved
Prep
20%25% of the week
The weld
10%45% of the week
Inspection
20%15% of the week
Awkward positions
8%15% of the week
Estimate · first measured 25 Aug 2026. · Coverage 50%