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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRefractory Materials Repairers, Except BrickmasonsSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score20.1%39.3%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile7th78th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)2 / 158 / 15
Median Salary$58,540$49,500
Employment1K54K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Production and Processing
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Handling and Moving Objects
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Getting Information
Perceptual Speed
Controlling Machines and Processes
Static Strength

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

25%

total discount

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

2 of 15 at risk
53%Transfer clay structures to curing ovens, melting tanks, and drawing kilns, using forklifts.
51%Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, mortar powder, and water to form refractory clay or mortar, using shovels or mixing machines.
49%Fasten stopper heads to rods with metal pins to assemble refractory stoppers used to plug pouring nozzles of steel ladles.
49%Dump and tamp clay in molds, using tamping tools.
47%Measure furnace walls to determine dimensions and cut required number of sheets from plastic block, using saws.

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

8 of 15 at risk
86%Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditions.
65%Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers.
57%Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture.
57%Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.
53%Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.

Wage Comparison

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns -$9,040(-15%) vs Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except BrickmasonsSeparating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$37,050$35,810
25th
$48,380$41,830
Median
$58,540$49,500
75th
$73,940$61,350
90th
$81,440$75,860

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