Takeover Tracker

26%medium risk
Solderers and Brazers
vs

17 shared · 9 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSolderers and BrazersMachine Feeders and Offbearers
Risk Score26.4%51.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskHigh Risk
Risk Percentile23th98th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)1 / 1511 / 13
Median Salary$51,000$39,700
Employment424K47K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Rate Control
Mechanical
Reaction Time
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Production and Processing
Operation Monitoring
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Solderers and Brazers

20%

total discount

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

22%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Solderers and Brazers

1 of 15 at risk
51%Heat soldering irons or workpieces to specified temperatures for soldering, using gas flames or electric current.
49%Adjust electric current and timing cycles of resistance welding machines to heat metals to bonding temperature.
49%Align and clamp workpieces together, using rules, squares, or hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises.
49%Clean workpieces to remove dirt or excess acid, using chemical solutions, files, wire brushes, or grinders.
49%Brush flux onto joints of workpieces or dip braze rods into flux to prevent oxidation of metal.

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

11 of 13 at risk
87%Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
87%Weigh or measure materials or products to ensure conformance to specifications.
87%Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
67%Add chemicals, solutions, or ingredients to machines or equipment as required by the manufacturing process.
65%Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.

Wage Comparison

Machine Feeders and Offbearers earns -$11,300(-22%) vs Solderers and Brazers
Solderers and BrazersMachine Feeders and Offbearers
10th
$38,130$31,480
25th
$45,580$36,020
Median
$51,000$39,700
75th
$61,610$48,220
90th
$75,850$57,010

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