medium risk
Ship Engineersvs
75 shared · 18 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Ship Engineers leads 4–0| Metric | Ship Engineers | Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 28.0% | 39.9% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 30th | 80th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 6 / 15 | 9 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $101,320 | N/A |
| Employment | 9K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Transportation
Administration and Management
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Interacting With Computers
Depth Perception
Extent Flexibility
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Repairing
Analyzing Data or Information
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Ship Engineers
30%
total discount
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
29%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Ship Engineers
6 of 15 at risk87%Record orders for changes in ship speed or direction and note gauge readings or test data, such as revolutions per minute or voltage output, in engineering logs or bellbooks.
86%Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
86%Maintain complete records of engineering department activities, including machine operations.
85%Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare parts, maintain inventories, and record usage of supplies.
77%Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed.
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
9 of 15 at risk88%Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
86%Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
86%Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
84%Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
84%Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
Wage Comparison
Ship EngineersComputer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
10th
$56,620N/A
25th
$71,720N/A
Median
$101,320N/A
75th
$130,380N/A
90th
$162,370N/A
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Ship Engineers2028–2035
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Ship Engineers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Ship
0
Unique to Computer-Controlled
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Ship EngineersComputer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic