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Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricTextile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Risk Score36.9%43.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile72th88th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)11 / 1513 / 15
Median Salary$37,660$45,190
Employment21K70K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Production and Processing
Performing General Physical Activities
Visual Color Discrimination
Analyzing Data or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Control Precision
Handling and Moving Objects
Gross Body Coordination

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

27%

total discount

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

24%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

11 of 15 at risk
88%Record production data such as numbers and types of bobbins wound.
80%Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets, or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements.
69%Stop machines when specified amount of products has been produced.
63%Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is needed.
63%Observe operations to detect defects, malfunctions, or supply shortages.

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

13 of 15 at risk
86%Compute machine indexings and settings for specified dimensions and base reference points.
86%Maintain stocks of machine parts and machining tools.
85%Select machine tooling to be used, using knowledge of machine and production requirements.
84%Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
61%Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.

Wage Comparison

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic earns +$7,530(+20%) vs Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
10th
$30,380$34,980
25th
$35,270$38,420
Median
$37,660$45,190
75th
$40,970$51,380
90th
$46,940$61,550

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