ISCO-08 7516
Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers
4.3%
ADI · 403rd of 433 · 95% interval 1.1–8.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 4.3% of the task time of tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full4.3%
403rd of 433 · interval 1.1–8.0
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time12.5%
384th of 433 · interval 9.4–15.8
Evidence110
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.4 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 75.9%L1Augmentation · 19.8%L2Partial delegation · 4.3%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
110 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 5.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 5.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 5.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 5.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record grade or identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · supplemental task | 4.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| 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 | 1.1% | 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 | 1.1% | 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 | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Move fingers over surfaces of carvings to ensure smoothness of finish.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 1.1% | 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 | 1.0% | 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 | 1.0% | 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 | 1.0% | 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 | 1.0% | 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 | 1.0% | 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 | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
Show the other 95 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position balls of clay in centers of potters' wheels, and start motors or pump treadles with feet to revolve wheels.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Record and maintain production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 4.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Activate machines to shape or form products, such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 20 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Move pieces from wheels so that they can dry.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.8% | 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 | 0.8% | 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 | 0.8% | 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 | 0.8% | 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 | 0.8% | 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 | 0.8% | 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 | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, 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 | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence |
| Send product samples to laboratories for analysis.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Smooth surfaces of carvings, using rubbing stones.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Select and install machine components, such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L3 | 50% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of final products.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients, such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber to prepare them for machine processing.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Pull wires through bases of articles and wheels to separate finished pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Smooth surfaces of finished pieces, using rubber scrapers and wet sponges.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Complete work tickets, and place them with products.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| 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 | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| 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 | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Develop sketches of glass products into blueprint specifications, applying knowledge of glass technology and glass blowing.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | – |
| Verify accuracy of shapes and sizes of objects, using calipers and templates.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.7% | 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 | 0.7% | 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 | 0.7% | 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 | 0.7% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Attach handles to pottery pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts, such as nozzles, punches, and filters.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Dress stone surfaces, using bushhammers.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Operate gas or electric kilns to fire pottery pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust pressures, temperatures, and trimming tool settings as required.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Pack and ship pottery to stores or galleries for retail sale.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate pug mills to blend and extrude clay.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 45 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 | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 4.8 h | 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.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 4.3% | 7 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.096 | 19 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.205 | 12 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 47 | 36 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.059 | 27 |
| 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 (75)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Product graders and testers (excluding foods and beverages) 7543 | 38.0 | |
| Garment and related pattern-makers and cutters 7532 | 31.0 | |
| Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers 7544 | 30.0 | |
| Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified 7549 | 20.8 | |
| Wood treaters 7521 | 19.8 | |
| Cabinet-makers and related workers 7522 | 19.6 | |
| Bakers, pastry-cooks and confectionery makers 7512 | 19.0 | |
| Upholsterers and related workers 7534 | 18.7 | |
| Shotfirers and blasters 7542 | 14.9 | |
| Dairy-products makers 7513 | 13.9 | |
| Food and beverage tasters and graders 7515 | 7.9 | |
| Butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers 7511 | 7.8 |
Dashed line: tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers (4.3%).
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: Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers (ISCO-08 7516), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7516
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: Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers (ISCO-08 7516)}
}Machine-readable
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