Takeover Tracker
37%medium risk
Tire Builders
vs

39 shared · 16 different

core competencies

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

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricTire BuildersLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Risk Score36.9%39.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile72th79th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$55,580$48,620
Employment21K19K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Extent Flexibility
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Multilimb Coordination
Auditory Attention
Quality Control Analysis

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Tire Builders

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

Tire Builders

4 of 15 at risk
63%Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading.
53%Clean and paint completed tires.
51%Start rollers that bond tread and plies as drums revolve.
51%Activate bead setters that press prefabricated beads onto plies.
49%Buff tires according to specifications for width and undertread depth.

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 -$6,960(-13%) vs Tire Builders
Tire BuildersLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
10th
$39,990$36,200
25th
$48,740$41,180
Median
$55,580$48,620
75th
$65,410$58,100
90th
$70,250$65,450

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Tire Builders2028–2035
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2028–2035
20242030203520402045

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

Risk-Adjusted Salary

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

Tire Builders

$35,077

from $55,580

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

$29,391

from $48,620

After adjusting for AI risk, Tire Builders offers $5,686 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Tire

0

Unique to Lathe

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Fine Manipulation
Regulatory Barriers
Decision Complexity
Creativity
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