Hoist and Winch Operators
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
AI Impact Summary
Hoist and Winch Operators faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 34/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 60% of all analyzed occupations. Of 13 analyzed tasks, 2 are highly automatable, particularly routine cognitive tasks. Limited protective factors mean this occupation has few buffers against AI automation.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
13 tasks analyzed
Move levers, pedals, and throttles to stop, start, and regulate speeds of hoist or winch drums in response to hand, bell, buzzer, telephone, loud-speaker, or whistle signals, or by observing dial indicators or cable marks.
Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths.
Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move levers, pedals, and throttles to stop, start, and regulate speeds of hoist or winch drums in response to hand, bell, buzzer, telephone, loud-speaker, or whistle signals, or by observing dial indicators or cable marks. | 25Estimated | 43.0% | 15% | |
| Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches. | 25Estimated | 43.0% | 5% | |
| Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums. | 25Estimated | 43.0% | 12% | |
| Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths. | 77Estimated | 80.0% | 12% | |
| Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips. | 25Estimated | 43.0% | 12% |
Skill Impact Analysis
6
AI-Vulnerable
11
AI-Resistant
AI-Vulnerable
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Reading Comprehension is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant
Adaptability/Flexibility is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
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Last scored March 14, 2026 · Based on BLS employment data and O*NET task analysis