medium risk
Machinistsvs
68 shared · 16 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Machinists leads 3–0| Metric | Machinists | Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 36.8% | 39.9% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 71th | 80th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 9 / 15 | 9 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $56,150 | N/A |
| Employment | 299K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Physics
Hearing Sensitivity
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Auditory Attention
Interacting With Computers
Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Documenting/Recording Information
MonitoringAI-Augmented
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Critical ThinkingAI-Augmented
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Machinists
26%
total discount
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
29%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Machinists
9 of 15 at risk86%Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
84%Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
70%Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
63%Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
57%Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
9 of 15 at risk88%Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
86%Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
86%Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
84%Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
84%Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
Wage Comparison
MachinistsComputer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
10th
$38,100N/A
25th
$46,250N/A
Median
$56,150N/A
75th
$64,910N/A
90th
$78,760N/A
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Machinists2028–2035
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Machinists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Machinists
0
Unique to Computer-Controlled
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
MachinistsComputer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic