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39 shared · 9 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricHelpers--Production WorkersGrinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Risk Score39.5%37.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile79th75th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)11 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$38,220$41,690
Employment167K12K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Scheduling Work and Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Equipment MaintenanceAI-Resistant
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Stamina
Troubleshooting
Finger Dexterity
Repairing

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Helpers--Production Workers

23%

total discount

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Helpers--Production Workers

11 of 15 at risk
86%Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
86%Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.
86%Mark or tag identification on parts.
86%Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.
67%Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.

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 +$3,470(+9%) vs Helpers--Production Workers
Helpers--Production WorkersGrinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
10th
$30,060$32,120
25th
$34,390$36,660
Median
$38,220$41,690
75th
$44,980$48,410
90th
$52,120$57,250

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