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52 shared · 14 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricPainters, Transportation EquipmentPrinting Press Operators
Risk Score30.9%42.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile44th86th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 155 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$45,160
EmploymentN/A145K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Thinking Creatively
Visual Color Discrimination
Scheduling Work and Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Training and Teaching Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Controlling Machines and Processes
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Painters, Transportation Equipment

28%

total discount

Printing Press Operators

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Painters, Transportation Equipment

3 of 15 at risk
86%Select paint according to company requirements and match paint colors, following specified color charts.
86%Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.
85%Select the correct spray gun system for the material being applied.
49%Apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams.
45%Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, stirring or thinning paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.

Printing Press Operators

5 of 15 at risk
88%Input production job settings into workstation terminals that control automated printing systems.
86%Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
86%Adjust digital files to alter print elements, such as fonts, graphics, or color separations.
86%Monitor automated press operation systems and respond to fault, error, or alert messages.
78%Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.

Wage Comparison

Painters, Transportation EquipmentPrinting Press Operators
10th
N/A$31,450
25th
N/A$36,970
Median
N/A$45,160
75th
N/A$54,340
90th
N/A$63,060

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