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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score42.2%41.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile86th85th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)11 / 1512 / 15
Median Salary$48,630$46,890
Employment22K29K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Documenting/Recording Information
English Language
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Thinking Creatively

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

27%

total discount

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

11 of 15 at risk
87%Calculate draft space and roll speed for each mill stand to plan rolling sequences and specified dimensions and tempers.
87%Select rolls, dies, roll stands, and chucks from data charts to form specified contours and to fabricate products.
86%Read rolling orders, blueprints, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
85%Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
67%Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

12 of 15 at risk
88%Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.
84%Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.
65%Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specified intervals to ensure conformance to requirements.
63%Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.
63%Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps and conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.

Wage Comparison

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns -$1,740(-4%) vs Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticCrushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$37,090$35,380
25th
$41,600$38,990
Median
$48,630$46,890
75th
$57,730$58,440
90th
$67,500$65,980

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