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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFood and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score42.7%42.9%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile87th87th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)10 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$42,730$45,130
Employment20K57K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Reaction Time
Mechanical
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Rate Control
Response Orientation
Perceptual Speed
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Static Strength

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, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting 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.

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

8 of 15 at risk
87%Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
87%Record and maintain production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
86%Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.
85%Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
85%Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.

Wage Comparison

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns +$2,400(+6%) vs Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersExtruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$32,390$34,790
25th
$36,610$38,410
Median
$42,730$45,130
75th
$48,680$51,970
90th
$60,070$64,660

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