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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticTextile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score42.2%39.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile86th78th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)11 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$48,630$37,940
Employment22K9K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Mechanical
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Scheduling Work and Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Education and Training
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Production and Processing
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information
Interacting With Computers
Reaction Time

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

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

27%

total discount

Textile Cutting 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.

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

10 of 15 at risk
88%Record information about work completed and machine settings.
84%Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine set-up requirements.
63%Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.
63%Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine whether machines require adjustment.
61%Place patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric following patterns, using electric or manual knives, cutters, or computer numerically controlled cutting devices.

Wage Comparison

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders earns -$10,690(-22%) vs Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticTextile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10th
$37,090$27,230
25th
$41,600$32,380
Median
$48,630$37,940
75th
$57,730$43,710
90th
$67,500$49,080

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