medium risk
Hoist and Winch Operatorsvs
54 shared · 16 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Hoist and Winch Operators leads 4–0| Metric | Hoist and Winch Operators | Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 33.6% | 38.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 60th | 76th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 2 / 13 | 13 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $52,310 | N/A |
| Employment | 2K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Processing Information
Training and Teaching Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Hoist and Winch Operators
28%
total discount
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
28%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Hoist and Winch Operators
2 of 13 at risk84%Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
80%Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths.
47%Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.
43%Move levers, pedals, and throttles to stop, start, and regulate speeds of hoist or winch drums in response to hand, bell, buzzer, telephone, loud-speaker, or whistle signals, or by observing dial indicators or cable marks.
43%Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
13 of 15 at risk86%Monitor methane gas levels in mines to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
86%Signal that machine plow blades are properly positioned, using electronic buzzers or two-way radios.
86%Observe indicator lights and gauges, and listen to machine operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment problems.
67%Press buttons to activate conveyor belts, and push or pull chain handles to regulate conveyor movement so that material can be moved or loaded into dinkey cars or dump trucks.
65%Drive mobile, truck-mounted, or track-mounted drilling or cutting machine in mines and quarries or on construction sites.
Wage Comparison
Hoist and Winch OperatorsMine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
10th
$33,910N/A
25th
$39,220N/A
Median
$52,310N/A
75th
$90,200N/A
90th
$116,120N/A
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Hoist and Winch Operators2028–2035
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Hoist and Winch Operators has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Hoist
0
Unique to Mine
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Creativity
Hoist and Winch OperatorsMine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators