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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricExtruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersPackaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Risk Score39.4%47.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile79th95th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 1513 / 15
Median Salary$44,980$40,900
Employment15K384K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing General Physical Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Repairing
Production and Processing

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

27%

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

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

8 of 15 at risk
86%Record details of machine malfunctions.
86%Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
63%Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
57%Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
53%Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.

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 -$4,080(-9%) vs Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersPackaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
10th
$35,590$31,890
25th
$38,990$36,250
Median
$44,980$40,900
75th
$54,690$48,440
90th
$63,650$58,910

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