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ISCO-08 7315

Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers

3.7%
ADI · 410th of 433 · 95% interval 0.5–8.4

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.

ADI · partial or full3.7%

410th of 433 · interval 0.5–8.4

ADI3 · full delegation0.0%

201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0

ADIs · share of time10.2%

403rd of 433 · interval 7.3–13.8

Evidence114

task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.6 million.

Task weight by level

How the tasks rate

83%
14%
L0No meaningful role · 82.6%L1Augmentation · 13.8%L2Partial delegation · 3.7%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers

What stops the agent

Physical presence97%
Accountability0%
Trust and care1%
Access to systems26%

Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.

114 task statements, heaviest first
Task statement (O*NET occupation)WeightLevelSonnet · HaikuShareHuman timeBarriers
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, Hand2.4%L0L0L18%12 minPhysical 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, Hand2.3%L0L0L04%38 minPhysical presence
Trim, scrape, or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand2.2%L0L0L02%25 minPhysical presence
Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand2.1%L0L0L110%18 minPhysical presence
Mark defects, such as knotholes, cracks, and splits, for repair.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand2.0%L0L0L19%8 minPhysical 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, Hand2.0%L0L0L04%2 minPhysical presence
Remove completed workpieces from equipment or work tables, using hand tools, and place workpieces in containers.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · supplemental task2.0%L0L0L01%2 minPhysical presence
Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand2.0%L0L0L04%12 minPhysical presence
Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand1.9%L0L0L02%4 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Study blueprints or layouts to determine how to lay out workpieces or saw out templates.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand1.9%L1L1L240%22 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand1.9%L0L0L05%10 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Load and adjust workpieces onto equipment or work tables, using hand tools.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand1.9%L0L0L02%6 minPhysical presence
Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand1.9%L0L0L02%10 minPhysical 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, Hand1.9%L0L0L15%30 minPhysical 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, Hand1.9%L1L1L232%8 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Show the other 99 tasks
Task statement (O*NET occupation)WeightLevelSonnet · HaikuShareHuman timeBarriers
Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand1.9%L0L0L04%15 minPhysical presence
Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand1.8%L0L1L08%4 minPhysical 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, Hand1.8%L1L1L110%20 minPhysical presence
Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand1.8%L2L2L372%8 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand1.8%L0L0L04%20 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task1.7%L0L0L02%20 minPhysical presence
Repair and maintain equipment, objects, or parts, using hand tools.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand1.7%L0L0L16%52 minPhysical presence
Record product and processing data on specified forms.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · supplemental task1.7%L1L1L238%12 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task1.7%L0L0L04%8 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Apply solutions and chemicals to equipment, objects, or parts, using hand tools.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · supplemental task1.6%L0L0L04%15 minPhysical presence
Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task1.6%L0L0L02%18 minPhysical 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, Hand1.5%L0L0L04%2.3 hPhysical presence
Count or weigh and bundle items.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task1.5%L0L0L04%10 minPhysical presence
Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task1.4%L0L0L04%28 minPhysical presence
Transfer equipment, objects, or parts to specified work areas, using moving devices.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand1.3%L0L0L04%12 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Sharpen abrasive grinding tools, using machines and hand tools.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand1.3%L0L0L04%20 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task1.2%L0L0L00%10 minPhysical presence
Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · supplemental task1.2%L0L0L16%25 minPhysical presence
Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.Cutters and Trimmers, Hand1.0%L0L0L04%20 minPhysical 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 task0.8%L0L0L04%10 minPhysical 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, Manufacturing0.8%L0L0L115%15 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Spray or swab molds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task0.8%L0L0L02%5 minPhysical presence
Move fingers over surfaces of carvings to ensure smoothness of finish.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing0.8%L0L0L02%10 minPhysical 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 Finishers0.8%L0L0L02%18 minPhysical 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 Finishers0.8%L0L0L05%8 minPhysical 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 task0.8%L0L0L02%18 minPhysical presence
Cut, shape, and finish rough blocks of building or monumental stone, according to diagrams or patterns.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing0.7%L0L0L16%6.0 hPhysical presence
Shape, trim, or touch up roughed-out designs with appropriate tools to finish carvings.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing0.7%L0L0L04%1.5 hPhysical presence
Adjust wheel speeds according to the feel of the clay as pieces enlarge and walls become thinner.Potters, Manufacturing0.7%L0L0L02%15 minPhysical presence
Position balls of clay in centers of potters' wheels, and start motors or pump treadles with feet to revolve wheels.Potters, Manufacturing0.7%L0L0L00%2 minPhysical 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 task0.7%L1L1L242%1.1 hPhysical presence
Shape, bend, or join sections of glass, using paddles, pressing and flattening hand tools, or cork.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task0.7%L0L0L02%25 minPhysical 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 task0.7%L0L0L19%6.5 hPhysical 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, Manufacturing0.7%L1L1L112%38 minPhysical presence
Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers0.7%L1L1L250%10 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Raise and shape clay into wares, such as vases and pitchers, on revolving wheels, using hands, fingers, and thumbs.Potters, Manufacturing0.7%L0L0L02%20 minPhysical presence
Drill holes and cut or carve moldings and grooves in stone, according to diagrams and patterns.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing0.7%L0L0L110%1.8 hPhysical presence
Move pieces from wheels so that they can dry.Potters, Manufacturing0.6%L0L0L01%2 minPhysical 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 task0.6%L1L1L118%38 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Determine types and quantities of glass required to fabricate products.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task0.6%L2L2L260%38 minAccess 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, Manufacturing0.6%L0L0L00%15 minPhysical presence
Design and create glass objects, using blowpipes and artisans' hand tools and equipment.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task0.6%L0L0L18%2.8 hPhysical 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 task0.6%L0L0L16%2.5 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Select chisels, pneumatic or surfacing tools, or sandblasting nozzles, and determine sequence of use.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing0.6%L1L1L232%22 minPhysical 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 task0.6%L0L0L04%2.0 hPhysical presence
Smooth surfaces of carvings, using rubbing stones.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task0.6%L0L0L00%1.4 hPhysical presence
Pull wires through bases of articles and wheels to separate finished pieces.Potters, Manufacturing0.6%L0L0L00%10 minPhysical presence
Smooth surfaces of finished pieces, using rubber scrapers and wet sponges.Potters, Manufacturing0.6%L0L0L12%15 minPhysical 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 task0.5%L0L0L02%1.5 hPhysical 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 task0.5%L0L0L02%10 minPhysical presence
Develop sketches of glass products into blueprint specifications, applying knowledge of glass technology and glass blowing.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task0.5%L2L2L260%2.5 h–
Verify accuracy of shapes and sizes of objects, using calipers and templates.Potters, Manufacturing0.5%L0L0L112%10 minPhysical 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 task0.5%L0L0L02%15 minPhysical presence
Remove or add stencils during blasting to create differing cut depths, intricate designs, or rough, pitted finishes.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L19%38 minPhysical presence
Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L04%30 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Copy drawings on rough clay or plaster models.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L04%1.8 hPhysical presence
Superimpose bent tubing on asbestos patterns to ensure accuracy.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L04%9 minPhysical 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 task0.5%L0L0L04%22 minPhysical presence
Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L04%38 minPhysical presence
Attach handles to pottery pieces.Potters, Manufacturing0.5%L0L0L04%9 minPhysical presence
Cut lengths of tubing to specified sizes, using files or cutting wheels.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L04%8 minPhysical presence
Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic0.5%L1L1L245%12 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L16%18 minPhysical presence
Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic0.5%L0L0L02%18 minPhysical presence
Dress stone surfaces, using bushhammers.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L02%1.4 hPhysical 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 task0.4%L0L0L04%25 minPhysical 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 task0.4%L0L0L110%40 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Select sizes and types of molds according to instructions.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.4%L1L1L242%20 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L215%12 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L04%18 minPhysical presence
Start machine units and conveyors and observe lights and gauges on panel board to verify operational efficiency.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task0.4%L0L1L010%15 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.4%L1L1L232%18 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Withdraw cores or other loose mold members after castings solidify.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L02%15 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Place rubber hoses on ends of tubing and charge tubing with gas.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L02%12 minPhysical 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, Manufacturing0.4%L2L2L242%2.5 hPhysical presence, Trust and care
Operate drying chambers to dry or finish molded ceramic ware.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L220%52 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Repair broken scrolls by replacing them with new sections of tubing.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L04%1.1 hPhysical presence
Smooth surfaces of molds, using scraping tools or sandpaper.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L14%1.0 hPhysical presence
Operate gas or electric kilns to fire pottery pieces.Potters, Manufacturing0.4%L1L1L218%2.8 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Examine finished ware for defects and measure dimensions, using rule and thickness gauge.Potters, Manufacturing0.4%L0L0L110%8 minPhysical presence
Measure and cut products to specified dimensions, using measuring and cutting instruments.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L04%15 minPhysical 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 task0.4%L0L0L110%30 minPhysical presence
Adjust pressures, temperatures, and trimming tool settings as required.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task0.4%L1L1L112%15 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Mix and apply glazes to pottery pieces, using tools, such as spray guns.Potters, Manufacturing0.4%L0L0L19%52 minPhysical 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 task0.4%L0L0L110%2.5 hPhysical 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 task0.4%L0L0L04%38 minPhysical presence
Verify dimensions of products, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, vernier gauges, or protractors.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L110%8 minPhysical presence, Accountability
Patch broken edges or fractures, using clay or plaster.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.3%L0L0L16%38 minPhysical presence
Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task0.3%L0L0L01%5 minPhysical 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 task0.3%L0L0L16%30 minPhysical 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 task0.3%L0L0L04%22 minPhysical presence
Pack and ship pottery to stores or galleries for retail sale.Potters, Manufacturing0.3%L1L1L225%1.0 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Maintain supplies of tools, equipment, and materials, and order additional supplies as needed.Potters, Manufacturing0.3%L2L2L248%45 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Operate pug mills to blend and extrude clay.Potters, Manufacturing0.3%L0L0L04%38 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Design clay forms and molds, and decorations for forms.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task0.3%L1L1L232%3.5 hPhysical presence
Design spaces to display pottery for sale.Potters, Manufacturing0.3%L1L1L242%3.5 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Perform test-fires of pottery to determine how to achieve specific colors and textures.Potters, Manufacturing0.2%L1L1L228%4.8 hPhysical presence
Clean brass particles from files by drawing file cards through file grooves.Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · supplemental task0.2%L0L0L00%4 minPhysical presence
Teach pottery classes.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task0.1%L1L1L120%1.8 hPhysical 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.

Against other measures

Exposure is not delegation

MeasureValuePercentile
ADI (this index)3.7%6
Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β0.0426
Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure-1.10215
Webb (2020), AI patent exposure35.527
Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure0.0038
Anthropic Economic Index, observed use016

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.

Same sub-major group (73)

Neighbouring occupations

Dashed line: glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers (3.7%).

Cite this record
Text

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

BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
  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},
  doi       = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  url       = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  note      = {Record: Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers (ISCO-08 7315)}
}
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