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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMechanical Engineering TechnologistsDrilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Risk Score32.5%40.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile53th83th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 157 / 15
Median Salary$77,390$46,630
Employment64K5K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Engineering and Technology
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Design
Thinking Creatively
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Administration and Management
Computers and Electronics
Analyzing Data or Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Customer and Personal Service

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Mechanical Engineering Technologists

31%

total discount

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

26%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Mechanical Engineering Technologists

7 of 15 at risk
73%Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules.
67%Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
55%Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
53%Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.
51%Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

7 of 15 at risk
87%Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools, according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.
84%Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
72%Study machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements.
63%Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.
61%Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds.

Wage Comparison

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic earns -$30,760(-40%) vs Mechanical Engineering Technologists
Mechanical Engineering TechnologistsDrilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
10th
$47,010$35,360
25th
$59,700$41,100
Median
$77,390$46,630
75th
$97,760$56,820
90th
$114,630$65,200

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