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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersPackaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Risk Score40.0%47.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile81th95th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)9 / 1513 / 15
Median Salary$45,700$40,900
Employment48K384K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Thinking Creatively
Quality Control Analysis
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Performing General Physical Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Mechanical
Education and Training
Depth Perception
Operation and Control

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

26%

total discount

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

26%

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.

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

13 of 15 at risk
87%Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
86%Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
84%Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly.
69%Package the product in the form in which it will be sent out, for example, filling bags with flour from a chute or spout.
67%Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.

Wage Comparison

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders earns -$4,800(-11%) vs Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersPackaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
10th
$34,890$31,890
25th
$38,540$36,250
Median
$45,700$40,900
75th
$52,000$48,440
90th
$60,430$58,910

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