Takeover Tracker

45%medium risk
Food Batchmakers
vs

55 shared · 7 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFood BatchmakersGrinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Risk Score45.3%37.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile92th75th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)15 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$40,790$41,690
Employment172K12K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Arm-Hand Steadiness
Finger Dexterity
Scheduling Work and Activities
Multilimb Coordination
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Information OrderingAI-Vulnerable
Documenting/Recording Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Food Batchmakers

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 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.

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 +$900(+2%) vs Food Batchmakers
Food BatchmakersGrinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
10th
$30,850$32,120
25th
$35,340$36,660
Median
$40,790$41,690
75th
$49,010$48,410
90th
$57,800$57,250

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