Takeover Tracker
42%medium risk
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
vs

51 shared · 26 different

core competencies

40%medium risk
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricStationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Risk Score41.7%39.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile85th79th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$75,190$48,620
Employment31K19K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Scheduling Work and Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Analyzing Data or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Thinking Creatively
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Interacting With Computers
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

30%

total discount

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

6 of 15 at risk
88%Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
85%Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
84%Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely.
84%Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
76%Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

6 of 15 at risk
88%Compute unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
86%Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences.
86%Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.
85%Program computer numerical control machines.
74%Inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.

Wage Comparison

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic earns -$26,570(-35%) vs Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
10th
$47,310$36,200
25th
$60,110$41,180
Median
$75,190$48,620
75th
$96,420$58,100
90th
$121,200$65,450

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators2028–2035
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

$43,873

from $75,190

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

$29,391

from $48,620

After adjusting for AI risk, Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators offers $14,483 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Stationary

0

Unique to Lathe

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
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