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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectrical and Electronic Equipment AssemblersDrilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Risk Score40.8%40.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile83th83th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)10 / 157 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$46,630
EmploymentN/A5K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Mechanical
Interacting With Computers
Processing Information
Developing and Building Teams
Thinking Creatively
Rate Control
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Reaction Time

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

25%

total discount

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

10 of 15 at risk
88%Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports.
86%Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
84%Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.
67%Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results.
67%Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

7 of 15 at risk
87%Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools, according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.
84%Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
72%Study machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements.
63%Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.
61%Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds.

Wage Comparison

Electrical and Electronic Equipment AssemblersDrilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
10th
N/A$35,360
25th
N/A$41,100
Median
N/A$46,630
75th
N/A$56,820
90th
N/A$65,200

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