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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFood and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersExtruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Risk Score42.7%39.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile87th79th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)10 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$42,730$44,980
Employment20K15K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Reaction Time
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Repairing
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Public Safety and Security
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

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

26%

total discount

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

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.

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.

Wage Comparison

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers earns +$2,250(+5%) vs Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersExtruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
10th
$32,390$35,590
25th
$36,610$38,990
Median
$42,730$44,980
75th
$48,680$54,690
90th
$60,070$63,650

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