Takeover Tracker

45%medium risk
Food Batchmakers
vs

54 shared · 3 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFood BatchmakersCleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
Risk Score45.3%46.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile92th93th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)15 / 156 / 11
Median Salary$40,790$41,460
Employment172K14K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Public Safety and Security
Information OrderingAI-Vulnerable

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Food Batchmakers

26%

total discount

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Food Batchmakers

15 of 15 at risk
88%Observe gauges and thermometers to determine if the mixing chamber temperature is within specified limits, and turn valves to control the temperature.
86%Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
86%Test food product samples for moisture content, acidity level, specific gravity, or butter-fat content, and continue processing until desired levels are reached.
84%Grade food products according to government regulations or according to type, color, bouquet, and moisture content.
65%Turn valve controls to start equipment and to adjust operation to maintain product quality.

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

6 of 11 at risk
88%Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, or test results in production logs.
85%Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
85%Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
74%Draw samples for laboratory analysis, or test solutions for conformance to specifications, such as acidity or specific gravity.
53%Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.

Wage Comparison

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders earns +$670(+2%) vs Food Batchmakers
Food BatchmakersCleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
10th
$30,850$32,770
25th
$35,340$37,140
Median
$40,790$41,460
75th
$49,010$48,280
90th
$57,800$56,590

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