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core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricGlass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and FinishersMachine Feeders and Offbearers
Risk Score29.4%51.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskHigh Risk
Risk Percentile35th98th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)8 / 1511 / 13
Median Salary$45,690$39,700
Employment35K47K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Design
Engineering and Technology
Visual Color Discrimination
Visualization
Handling and Moving Objects
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Near Vision
Finger Dexterity
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

24%

total discount

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

22%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

8 of 15 at risk
88%Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.
86%Determine types and quantities of glass required to fabricate products.
57%Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.
55%Operate electric kilns that heat and mold glass sheets to the shape and curve of metal jigs.
53%Set up and adjust machine press stroke lengths and pressures and regulate oven temperatures, according to glass types to be processed.

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

11 of 13 at risk
87%Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
87%Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
87%Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
67%Add chemicals, solutions, or ingredients to machines or equipment as required by the manufacturing process.
65%Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.

Wage Comparison

Machine Feeders and Offbearers earns -$5,990(-13%) vs Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and FinishersMachine Feeders and Offbearers
10th
$34,950$31,480
25th
$38,500$36,020
Median
$45,690$39,700
75th
$51,340$48,220
90th
$61,050$57,010

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