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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersCutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score41.7%40.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile85th81th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)12 / 159 / 15
Median Salary$46,890$45,700
Employment29K48K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Hearing Sensitivity
Production and Processing
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Finger Dexterity
Controlling Machines and Processes
InstructingAI-Resistant
Public Safety and Security
Coaching and Developing Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

27%

total discount

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

12 of 15 at risk
88%Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.
84%Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.
65%Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specified intervals to ensure conformance to requirements.
63%Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
63%Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps and conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

9 of 15 at risk
86%Maintain production records, such as quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
84%Monitor operation of cutting or slicing machines to detect malfunctions or to determine whether supplies need replenishment.
77%Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices, such as rulers, micrometers, or scales.
60%Review work orders, blueprints, specifications, or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for cutting and slicing machines.
53%Stack and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping, according to types and sizes of material.

Wage Comparison

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns -$1,190(-3%) vs Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersCutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$35,380$34,890
25th
$38,990$38,540
Median
$46,890$45,700
75th
$58,440$52,000
90th
$65,980$60,430

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