medium risk
Solderers and Brazersvs
17 shared · 9 different
core competencies
high risk
Machine Feeders and OffbearersSide-by-Side Comparison
Solderers and Brazers leads 5–0| Metric | Solderers and Brazers | Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 26.4% | 51.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | High Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 23th | 98th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 1 / 15 | 11 / 13 |
| Median Salary | $51,000 | $39,700 |
| Employment | 424K | 47K |
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 risk51%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 risk87%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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