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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFood and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersCutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score42.7%40.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile87th81th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)10 / 159 / 15
Median Salary$42,730$45,700
Employment20K48K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Reaction Time
Performing General Physical Activities
Finger Dexterity
Mechanical
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Response Orientation
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Quality Control Analysis
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

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

26%

total discount

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

26%

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.

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.

Wage Comparison

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns +$2,970(+7%) vs Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersCutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$32,390$34,890
25th
$36,610$38,540
Median
$42,730$45,700
75th
$48,680$52,000
90th
$60,070$60,430

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