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Can AI do the work of a Welder?
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.
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IS WORK OVER?
Welder
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#66 / 103
View rankingWelder
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Melt and apply solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints, using soldering irons, gas torches, or electric-ultrasonic equipment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Align and clamp workpieces together, using rules, squares, or hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 60% | 28% | +16.8 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- technical drawings
- hydraulics
- pipeline coating properties
- types of pipelines
- isometric perspective
- cooperate with colleagues
- inspect pipelines
- use welding equipment
- operate welding equipment
- clear pipelines
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-4121.00· ESCO/ISCO 7212
IS WORK OVER?
Data analyst
40%
#5 / 103
View rankingData analyst
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 55% | +7.7 |
Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 48% | +5.3 |
Provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Create business intelligence tools or systems, including design of related databases, spreadsheets, or outputs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Identify or monitor current and potential customers, using business intelligence tools.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 29% | 28% | +8.1 |
| Total | 100% | 40% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- analyse data
- models
- dashboards
- python
- information structure
- data warehouse
- database
- web programming
- ICT security legislation
- business process modelling
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-2051.01· ESCO/ISCO 2521