Potters, Manufacturing
Operate production machines such as pug mill, jigger machine, or potter's wheel to process clay in manufacture of ceramic, pottery and stoneware products.
AI Impact Summary
Potters, Manufacturing faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 27/100. This occupation has higher AI displacement risk than 24% of all analyzed occupations. Of 26 analyzed tasks, 3 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
26 tasks analyzed
Press thumbs into centers of revolving clay to form hollows, and press on the inside and outside of emerging clay cylinders with hands and fingers, gradually raising and shaping clay to desired forms and sizes.
Adjust wheel speeds according to the feel of the clay as pieces enlarge and walls become thinner.
Mix and apply glazes, and load glazed pieces into kilns for firing.
Position balls of clay in centers of potters' wheels, and start motors or pump treadles with feet to revolve wheels.
Smooth surfaces of finished pieces, using rubber scrapers and wet sponges.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press thumbs into centers of revolving clay to form hollows, and press on the inside and outside of emerging clay cylinders with hands and fingers, gradually raising and shaping clay to desired forms and sizes. | 5Estimated | 11.0% | 10% | |
| Adjust wheel speeds according to the feel of the clay as pieces enlarge and walls become thinner. | 5Estimated | 11.0% | 6% | |
| Mix and apply glazes, and load glazed pieces into kilns for firing. | 35Estimated | 47.0% | 6% | |
| Position balls of clay in centers of potters' wheels, and start motors or pump treadles with feet to revolve wheels. | 30Estimated | 45.0% | 4% | |
| Smooth surfaces of finished pieces, using rubber scrapers and wet sponges. | 10Estimated | 13.0% | 7% |
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
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Adaptability/Flexibility 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