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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersFood Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Risk Score46.0%45.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile93th92th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 1111 / 15
Median Salary$41,460$40,550
Employment14K28K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Training and Teaching Others
Customer and Personal Service
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Written Comprehension
Production and Processing
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Problem Sensitivity

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

25%

total discount

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

6 of 11 at risk
88%Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, or test results in production logs.
85%Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
85%Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
74%Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
53%Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

11 of 15 at risk
88%Read work orders, recipes, or formulas to determine cooking times and temperatures, and ingredient specifications.
88%Record production and test data, such as processing steps, temperature and steam readings, cooking time, batches processed, and test results.
86%Listen for malfunction alarms, and shut down equipment and notify supervisors when necessary.
86%Notify or signal other workers to operate equipment or when processing is complete.
84%Observe gauges, dials, and product characteristics, and adjust controls to maintain appropriate temperature, pressure, and flow of ingredients.

Wage Comparison

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders earns -$910(-2%) vs Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersFood Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
10th
$32,770$30,540
25th
$37,140$35,310
Median
$41,460$40,550
75th
$48,280$47,420
90th
$56,590$54,170

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