Takeover Tracker
40%medium risk
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
vs

67 shared · 16 different

core competencies

40%medium risk
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricComputer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and PlasticLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Risk Score39.9%39.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile80th79th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)9 / 156 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$48,620
EmploymentN/A19K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Hearing Sensitivity
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Auditory Attention
Mechanical
Design
Visual Color Discrimination
Operation Monitoring
Critical ThinkingAI-Augmented
Engineering and Technology
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
MonitoringAI-Augmented
Far Vision

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

29%

total discount

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

9 of 15 at risk
88%Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
86%Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
86%Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
84%Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
84%Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

6 of 15 at risk
88%Compute unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
86%Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences.
86%Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
85%Program computer numerical control machines.
74%Inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.

Wage Comparison

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and PlasticLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
10th
N/A$36,200
25th
N/A$41,180
Median
N/A$48,620
75th
N/A$58,100
90th
N/A$65,450

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic2028–2035
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Computer-Controlled

0

Unique to Lathe

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
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