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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricFood BatchmakersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score45.3%39.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile92th78th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)15 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$40,790$49,500
Employment172K54K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Food Production
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Far Vision
Static Strength
Operation Monitoring
Documenting/Recording Information
Handling and Moving Objects

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Food Batchmakers

26%

total discount

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, 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.

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

8 of 15 at risk
86%Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditions.
65%Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers.
57%Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture.
57%Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.
53%Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

Wage Comparison

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns +$8,710(+21%) vs Food Batchmakers
Food BatchmakersSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$30,850$35,810
25th
$35,340$41,830
Median
$40,790$49,500
75th
$49,010$61,350
90th
$57,800$75,860

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