Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 3.7% of the task time of glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
410th of 433 · interval 0.5–8.4
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
403rd of 433 · interval 7.3–13.8
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.6 million.
How the tasks rate
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 2.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Trim, scrape, or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 2.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Mark defects, such as knotholes, cracks, and splits, for repair.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Remove completed workpieces from equipment or work tables, using hand tools, and place workpieces in containers.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · supplemental task | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 2.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study blueprints or layouts to determine how to lay out workpieces or saw out templates.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Load and adjust workpieces onto equipment or work tables, using hand tools.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 6 min | Physical presence |
| Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Cut, shape, and trim materials, such as textiles, food, glass, stone, and metal, using knives, scissors, and other hand tools, portable power tools, or bench-mounted tools.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Select files or other abrasives, according to materials, sizes and shapes of workpieces, amount of stock to be removed, finishes specified, and steps in finishing processes.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 99 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.8% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Repair and maintain equipment, objects, or parts, using hand tools.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 1.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Record product and processing data on specified forms.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply solutions and chemicals to equipment, objects, or parts, using hand tools.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| File grooved, contoured, and irregular surfaces of metal objects, such as metalworking dies and machine parts, to conform to templates, other parts, layouts, or blueprint specifications.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.3 h | Physical presence |
| Count or weigh and bundle items.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Transfer equipment, objects, or parts to specified work areas, using moving devices.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sharpen abrasive grinding tools, using machines and hand tools.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Place glass into dies or molds of presses and control presses to form products, such as glassware components or optical blanks.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Verify depths and dimensions of cuts or carvings to ensure adherence to specifications, blueprints, or models, using measuring instruments.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Spray or swab molds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Move fingers over surfaces of carvings to ensure smoothness of finish.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Blow tubing into specified shapes to prevent glass from collapsing, using compressed air or own breath, or blow and rotate gathers in molds or on boards to obtain final shapes.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Cut, shape, and finish rough blocks of building or monumental stone, according to diagrams or patterns.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 6.0 h | Physical presence |
| Shape, trim, or touch up roughed-out designs with appropriate tools to finish carvings.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Adjust wheel speeds according to the feel of the clay as pieces enlarge and walls become thinner.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Position balls of clay in centers of potters' wheels, and start motors or pump treadles with feet to revolve wheels.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Study artistic objects or graphic materials, such as models, sketches, or blueprints, to plan carving or cutting techniques.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Shape, bend, or join sections of glass, using paddles, pressing and flattening hand tools, or cork.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Carve designs or figures in full or bas relief on stone, employing knowledge of stone carving techniques and sense of artistry to produce carvings consistent with designers' plans.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 6.5 h | Physical presence |
| Lay out designs or dimensions from sketches or blueprints on stone surfaces, freehand or by transferring them from tracing paper, using scribes or chalk and measuring instruments.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 50% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Raise and shape clay into wares, such as vases and pitchers, on revolving wheels, using hands, fingers, and thumbs.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Drill holes and cut or carve moldings and grooves in stone, according to diagrams and patterns.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Move pieces from wheels so that they can dry.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Set up and adjust machine press stroke lengths and pressures and regulate oven temperatures, according to glass types to be processed.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine types and quantities of glass required to fabricate products.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| 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.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Design and create glass objects, using blowpipes and artisans' hand tools and equipment.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.8 h | Physical presence |
| Operate and maintain finishing machines to grind, drill, sand, bevel, decorate, wash, or polish glass or glass products.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select chisels, pneumatic or surfacing tools, or sandblasting nozzles, and determine sequence of use.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Carve rough designs freehand or by chipping along marks on stone, using mallets and chisels or pneumatic tools.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence |
| Smooth surfaces of carvings, using rubbing stones.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Pull wires through bases of articles and wheels to separate finished pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Smooth surfaces of finished pieces, using rubber scrapers and wet sponges.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Guide nozzles over stone, following stencil outlines, or chip along marks to create designs or to work surfaces down to specified finishes.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Develop sketches of glass products into blueprint specifications, applying knowledge of glass technology and glass blowing.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | – |
| Verify accuracy of shapes and sizes of objects, using calipers and templates.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Load sandblasting equipment with abrasives, attach nozzles to hoses, and turn valves to admit compressed air and activate jets.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Remove or add stencils during blasting to create differing cut depths, intricate designs, or rough, pitted finishes.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Copy drawings on rough clay or plaster models.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Superimpose bent tubing on asbestos patterns to ensure accuracy.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 9 min | Physical presence |
| Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Attach handles to pottery pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 9 min | Physical presence |
| Cut lengths of tubing to specified sizes, using files or cutting wheels.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Dress stone surfaces, using bushhammers.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 40 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select sizes and types of molds according to instructions.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Start machine units and conveyors and observe lights and gauges on panel board to verify operational efficiency.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Withdraw cores or other loose mold members after castings solidify.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Place rubber hoses on ends of tubing and charge tubing with gas.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Prepare work for sale or exhibition, and maintain relationships with retail, pottery, art, and resource networks that can facilitate sale or exhibition of work.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Operate drying chambers to dry or finish molded ceramic ware.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L2 | 20% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair broken scrolls by replacing them with new sections of tubing.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Smooth surfaces of molds, using scraping tools or sandpaper.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Operate gas or electric kilns to fire pottery pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine finished ware for defects and measure dimensions, using rule and thickness gauge.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Measure and cut products to specified dimensions, using measuring and cutting instruments.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Measure ingredients and mix molding, casting material, or sealing compounds to prescribed consistencies, according to formulas.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust pressures, temperatures, and trimming tool settings as required.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mix and apply glazes to pottery pieces, using tools, such as spray guns.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Construct or form molds for use in casting clay or plaster objects, using plaster, fiberglass, rubber, casting machines, patterns, or flasks.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence |
| Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, or other materials into or around models or molds.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Verify dimensions of products, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, vernier gauges, or protractors.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Patch broken edges or fractures, using clay or plaster.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Repair mold defects, such as cracks or broken edges, using patterns, mold boxes, or hand tools.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Bore holes or cut grates, risers, or pouring spouts in molds, using power tools.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Pack and ship pottery to stores or galleries for retail sale.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain supplies of tools, equipment, and materials, and order additional supplies as needed.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate pug mills to blend and extrude clay.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Design clay forms and molds, and decorations for forms.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence |
| Design spaces to display pottery for sale.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform test-fires of pottery to determine how to achieve specific colors and textures.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 4.8 h | Physical presence |
| Clean brass particles from files by drawing file cards through file grooves.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Teach pottery classes.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 3.7% | 6 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.042 | 6 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.102 | 15 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 35.5 | 27 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.003 | 8 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0 | 16 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-press technicians 7321 | 78.4 | |
| Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials 7317 | 52.2 | |
| Handicraft workers not elsewhere classified 7319 | 52.2 | |
| Printers 7322 | 33.3 | |
| Precision-instrument makers and repairers 7311 | 22.2 | |
| Jewellery and precious-metal workers 7313 | 21.8 | |
| Potters and related workers 7314 | 15.6 | |
| Print finishing and binding workers 7323 | 13.1 | |
| Musical instrument makers and tuners 7312 | 5.5 | |
| Sign writers, decorative painters, engravers and etchers 7316 | 4.4 | |
| Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials 7318 | 0.0 |
Dashed line: glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers (3.7%).
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers (ISCO-08 7315), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7315
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title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
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url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
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