Takeover Tracker
40%medium risk
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
vs

45 shared · 16 different

core competencies

40%medium risk
Helpers--Production Workers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHelpers--Production Workers
Risk Score40.0%39.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile81th79th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)9 / 1511 / 15
Median Salary$45,700$38,220
Employment48K167K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Operation and Control
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Rate Control
Troubleshooting
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Finger Dexterity

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

26%

total discount

Helpers--Production Workers

23%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

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.

Helpers--Production Workers

11 of 15 at risk
86%Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
86%Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.
86%Mark or tag identification on parts.
86%Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
67%Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.

Wage Comparison

Helpers--Production Workers earns -$7,480(-16%) vs Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHelpers--Production Workers
10th
$34,890$30,060
25th
$38,540$34,390
Median
$45,700$38,220
75th
$52,000$44,980
90th
$60,430$52,120

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders2028–2035
Helpers--Production Workers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Helpers--Production Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

$27,397

from $45,700

Helpers--Production Workers

$23,119

from $38,220

After adjusting for AI risk, Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders offers $4,278 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Cutting

0

Unique to Helpers--Production

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Creativity
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
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