Side-by-Side Comparison
Solderers and Brazers leads 4–1| Metric | Tire Builders | Solderers and Brazers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 36.9% | 26.4% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 72th | 23th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 4 / 15 | 1 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $55,580 | $51,000 |
| Employment | 21K | 424K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Production and Processing
Rate Control
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Multilimb Coordination
Reaction Time
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Tire Builders
24%
total discount
Solderers and Brazers
20%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Tire Builders
4 of 15 at risk63%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.
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.
Wage Comparison
Solderers and Brazers earns -$4,580(-8%) vs Tire Builders
Tire BuildersSolderers and Brazers
10th
$39,990$38,130
25th
$48,740$45,580
Median
$55,580$51,000
75th
$65,410$61,610
90th
$70,250$75,850
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Tire Builders2028–2035
Solderers and Brazers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Solderers and Brazers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Tire Builders.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Tire Builders
$35,077
from $55,580
Solderers and Brazers
$37,526
from $51,000
After adjusting for AI risk, Solderers and Brazers offers $2,449 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Tire
0
Unique to Solderers
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Tire BuildersSolderers and Brazers