Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRoof Bolters, MiningExtruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Risk Score35.0%39.4%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile66th79th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)9 / 158 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$44,980
EmploymentN/A15K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Training and Teaching Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Extent Flexibility
Depth Perception
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Static Strength
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Education and Training
Stamina

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Roof Bolters, Mining

27%

total discount

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Roof Bolters, Mining

9 of 15 at risk
84%Perform tests to determine if methane gas is present.
74%Perform safety checks on equipment before operating.
57%Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
57%Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
57%Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

8 of 15 at risk
86%Record details of machine malfunctions.
86%Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged bushings and defective binder applicators.
63%Press buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
57%Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow of filaments extruded through spinnerettes and to detect processing defects.
53%Turn rheostats to obtain specified temperatures in electric furnaces where glass is melted.

Wage Comparison

Roof Bolters, MiningExtruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers
10th
N/A$35,590
25th
N/A$38,990
Median
N/A$44,980
75th
N/A$54,690
90th
N/A$63,650

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