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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFood and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score42.7%41.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile87th85th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)10 / 1512 / 15
Median Salary$42,730$46,890
Employment20K29K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Reaction Time
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Response Orientation
Operation and Control
Production and Processing
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Getting Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

26%

total discount

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

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

10 of 15 at risk
88%Record production data, such as weight and amount of product processed, type of product, and time and temperature of processing.
88%Read work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be baked, dried, or roasted.
84%Observe temperature, humidity, pressure gauges, and product samples and adjust controls, such as thermostats and valves, to maintain prescribed operating conditions for specific stages.
78%Signal coworkers to synchronize flow of materials.
76%Test products for moisture content, using moisture meters.

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.

Wage Comparison

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns +$4,160(+10%) vs Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$32,390$35,380
25th
$36,610$38,990
Median
$42,730$46,890
75th
$48,680$58,440
90th
$60,070$65,980

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