Takeover Tracker
24%low risk
Tool and Die Makers
vs

58 shared · 19 different

core competencies

42%medium risk
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricTool and Die MakersStationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Risk Score24.1%41.7%
Risk TierLow RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile17th85th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 156 / 15
Median Salary$63,180$75,190
Employment55K31K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Design
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Engineering and Technology
Documenting/Recording Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Visualization
Scheduling Work and Activities
Perceptual Speed
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Tool and Die Makers

28%

total discount

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

30%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Tool and Die Makers

7 of 15 at risk
63%Inspect finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.
59%Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, or dial indicators.
59%Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
59%Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness or heat tolerance.
57%Develop and design new tools and dies, using computer-aided design software.

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.

Wage Comparison

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators earns +$12,010(+19%) vs Tool and Die Makers
Tool and Die MakersStationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
10th
$44,200$47,310
25th
$51,200$60,110
Median
$63,180$75,190
75th
$77,430$96,420
90th
$87,660$121,200

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Tool and Die Makers2028–2035
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Tool and Die Makers 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%)

Tool and Die Makers

$47,979

from $63,180

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

$43,873

from $75,190

After adjusting for AI risk, Tool and Die Makers offers $4,106 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Tool

0

Unique to Stationary

Combined Protection Strategy

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

Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
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