ISCO-08 7318
Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials
0.0%
ADI · 418th of 433 · 95% interval 0.0–0.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 0.0% of the task time of handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full0.0%
418th of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time9.3%
409th of 433 · interval 6.1–13.2
Evidence26
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.0 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 81.0%L1Augmentation · 19.0%L2Partial delegation · 0.0%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
26 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dress and otherwise finish boots or shoes, as by trimming the edges of new soles and heels to the shoe shape.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 5.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 16 min | Physical presence |
| Clean and polish shoes.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Prepare inserts, heel pads, and lifts from casts of customers' feet.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Place shoes on lasts to remove soles and heels, using knives or pliers.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Repair or replace soles, heels, and other parts of footwear, using sewing, buffing and other shoe repair machines, materials, and equipment.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Cement, nail, or sew soles and heels to shoes.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 42 min | Physical presence |
| Dye, soak, polish, paint, stamp, stitch, stain, buff, or engrave leather or other materials to obtain desired effects, decorations, or shapes.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 4.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 11% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Shape shoe heels with a knife, and sand them on a buffing wheel for smoothness.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Nail heel and toe cleats onto shoes.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Attach insoles to shoe lasts, affix shoe uppers, and apply heels and outsoles.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Cut out parts, following patterns or outlines, using knives, shears, scissors, or machine presses.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 4.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Construct, decorate, or repair leather products according to specifications, using sewing machines, needles and thread, leather lacing, glue, clamps, hand tools, or rivets.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 4.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Estimate the costs of requested products or services such as custom footwear or footwear repair, and receive payment from customers.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check the texture, color, and strength of leather to ensure that it is adequate for a particular purpose.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 4.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cut, insert, position, and secure paddings, cushioning, or linings, using stitches or glue.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 3.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 22 min | Physical presence |
Show the other 11 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretch shoes, dampening parts and inserting and twisting parts, using an adjustable stretcher.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 3.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Repair and recondition leather products such as trunks, luggage, shoes, saddles, belts, purses, and baseball gloves.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 3.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Inspect articles for defects, and remove damaged or worn parts, using hand tools.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 3.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Align and stitch or glue materials such as fabric, fleece, leather, or wood, to join parts.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 3.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Re-sew seams, and replace handles and linings of suitcases or handbags.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 3.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Drill or punch holes and insert or attach metal rings, handles, and fastening hardware, such as buckles.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 3.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Draw patterns, using measurements, designs, plaster casts, or customer specifications, and position or outline patterns on work pieces.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 3.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Attach accessories or ornamentation to decorate or protect products.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 2.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Select materials and patterns, and trace patterns onto materials to be cut out.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 2.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Make, modify, and repair orthopedic or therapeutic footwear according to doctors' prescriptions, or modify existing footwear for people with foot problems and special needs.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 2.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read prescriptions or specifications, and take measurements to establish the type of product to be made, using calipers, tape measures, or rules.Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · supplemental task | 2.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 18 min | Physical presence |
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
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 0.0% | 4 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.07 | 12 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.991 | 21 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 13 | 7 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0 | 4 |
| 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.
Same sub-major group (73)
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 | |
| Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers 7315 | 3.7 |
Dashed line: handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials (0.0%).
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: Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials (ISCO-08 7318), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7318
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: Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials (ISCO-08 7318)}
}Machine-readable
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