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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFood and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersGrinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Risk Score42.7%37.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile87th75th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)10 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$42,730$41,690
Employment20K12K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Documenting/Recording Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Finger Dexterity
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Mechanical
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Performing General Physical Activities
Manual DexterityAI-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

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

25%

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.

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

6 of 15 at risk
89%Record product and processing data on specified forms.
85%Study blueprints or layouts to determine how to lay out workpieces or saw out templates.
81%Mark defects, such as knotholes, cracks, and splits, for repair.
77%Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.
77%Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.

Wage Comparison

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand earns -$1,040(-2%) vs Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersGrinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
10th
$32,390$32,120
25th
$36,610$36,660
Median
$42,730$41,690
75th
$48,680$48,410
90th
$60,070$57,250

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