medium risk
Team Assemblersvs
41 shared · 17 different
core competencies
Side-by-Side Comparison
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic leads 4–0| Metric | Team Assemblers | Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 43.9% | 39.5% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 89th | 79th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 7 / 11 | 6 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $48,620 |
| Employment | N/A | 19K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Mechanical
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Documenting/Recording Information
Developing and Building Teams
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Production and Processing
Reaction Time
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Team Assemblers
24%
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
Team Assemblers
7 of 11 at risk87%Complete production reports to communicate team production level to management.
85%Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications.
81%Determine work assignments and procedures.
65%Perform quality checks on products and parts.
65%Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
6 of 15 at risk88%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
Team AssemblersLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
10th
N/A$36,200
25th
N/A$41,180
Median
N/A$48,620
75th
N/A$58,100
90th
N/A$65,450
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Team Assemblers2028–2035
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 Team Assemblers.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Team
0
Unique to Lathe
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Team AssemblersLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic