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Cement, stone and other mineral products machine operators
16.5%
ADI · 316th of 433 · 95% interval 10.6–23.1
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 16.5% of the task time of cement, stone and other mineral products machine operators, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full16.5%
316th of 433 · interval 10.6–23.1
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time22.1%
296th of 433 · interval 19.1–25.3
Evidence154
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.2 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 37.6%L1Augmentation · 46.1%L2Partial delegation · 16.5%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
154 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press buttons, pull levers, or depress pedals to start and operate cutting and slicing machines.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 2 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices, such as rulers, micrometers, or scales.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.4% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review work orders, blueprints, specifications, or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for cutting and slicing machines.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Feed stock into cutting machines, onto conveyors, or under cutting blades, by threading, guiding, pushing, or turning handwheels.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove completed materials or products from cutting or slicing machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Move stock or scrap to and from machines manually, or by using carts, handtrucks, or lift trucks.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Stack and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping, according to types and sizes of material.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Maintain production records, such as quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor operation of cutting or slicing machines to detect malfunctions or to determine whether supplies need replenishment.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust machine controls to alter position, alignment, speed, or pressure.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mark cutting lines or identifying information on stock, using marking pencils, rulers, or scribes.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Remove defective or substandard materials from machines, and readjust machine components so that products meet standards.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn cranks or press buttons to activate winches that move cars under sawing cables or saw frames.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 139 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type instructions on computer keyboards, push buttons to activate computer programs, or manually set cutting guides, clamps, and knives.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position stock along cutting lines, or against stops on beds of scoring or cutting machines.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.Biomass Plant Technicians | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Position width gauge blocks between blades, and level blades and insert wedges into frames to secure blades to frames.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Record or report operational data, such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges.Biomass Plant Technicians | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 42 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms.Biomass Plant Technicians | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Cut stock manually to prepare for machine cutting, using tools such as knives, cleavers, handsaws, or hammers and chisels.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Operate high-pressure steam boiler or water chiller equipment for electrical cogeneration operations.Biomass Plant Technicians | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct workers on cutting teams.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Tighten pulleys or add abrasives to maintain cutting speeds.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect biomass power plant or processing equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor batch, continuous flow, or hybrid biofuels production processes.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust biofuels production.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor and record biofuels processing data.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Select and install machine components, such as cutting blades, rollers, and templates, according to specifications, using hand tools.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 14% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate equipment, such as a centrifuge, to extract biofuels products and secondary by-products or reusable fractions.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.9% | L0 | L0L2 | 18% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform tests of water chemistry in boilers.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate hydroelectric plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, or battery banks.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain logs, reports, work requests, or other records of work performed in hydroelectric plants.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Change or replace saw blades, cables, cutter heads, and grinding wheels, using hand tools.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor and record flow meter performance.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate chemical processing equipment for the production of biofuels.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take readings and record data, such as water levels, temperatures, or flow rates.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calculate, measure, load, or mix biomass feedstock for power generation.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products to ensure conformance to requirements.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure and monitor raw biofuels feedstock.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Mix or blend ingredients by starting machines and mixing for specified times.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe production or monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Sharpen cutting blades, knives, or saws, using files, bench grinders, or honing stones.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Clean and lubricate cutting machines, conveyors, blades, saws, or knives, using steam hoses, scrapers, brushes, or oil cans.Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure and monitor raw biomass feedstock, including wood, waste, or refuse materials.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Preprocess feedstock in preparation for physical, chemical, or biological fuel production processes.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read work orders to determine production specifications or information.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 8 min | Access to systems |
| Compound or process ingredients or dyes, according to formulas.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect biofuels plant or processing equipment regularly, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record operational or production data on specified forms.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain or repair hydroelectric plant electrical, mechanical, or electronic equipment, such as motors, transformers, voltage regulators, generators, relays, battery systems, air compressors, sump pumps, gates, or valves.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 21% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities are obtained and open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate or tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of materials, such as spices, dough batter, tobacco, fruit juices, chemicals, livestock feed, food products, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 4.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Dump or pour specified amounts of materials into machinery or equipment.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor stored biofuels products or secondary by-products until reused or transferred to users.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calculate, measure, load, or mix refined feedstock used in biofuels production.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Unload mixtures into containers or onto conveyors for further processing.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Coordinate raw product sourcing or collection.Biofuels Processing Technicians · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L2L1 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Transfer materials, supplies, or products between work areas, using moving equipment or hand tools.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assess the quality of biofuels additives for reprocessing.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Add or mix chemicals or ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps or conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean work areas.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Assess quality of biomass feedstock.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with specifications or instructions.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean biofuels processing work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Preprocess feedstock to prepare for biochemical or thermochemical production processes.Biomass Plant Technicians · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Connect metal parts or components in hydroelectric plants by welding, soldering, riveting, tapping, bolting, bonding, or screwing.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform routine maintenance or make minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment in biomass plants.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Open valves to drain slurry from mixers into storage tanks.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors, engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean and maintain equipment, using hand tools.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Lift and move loads, using cranes, hoists, and rigging, to install or repair hydroelectric system equipment or infrastructure.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Change oil, hydraulic fluid, or other lubricants to maintain condition of hydroelectric plant equipment.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform tunnel or field inspections of hydroelectric plant facilities or resources.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 16% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate high voltage switches or related devices in hydropower stations.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate heavy equipment, such as bulldozers and front-end loaders.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Splice or terminate cables or electrical wiring in hydroelectric plants.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read and interpret instruction manuals or technical drawings related to biomass-fueled power or biofuels production equipment or processes.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L3L2 | 80% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Calibrate liquid flow devices or meters, including fuel, chemical, and water meters.Biomass Plant Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calibrate liquid flow devices and meters, including fuel, chemical, and water meters.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.Biomass Plant Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation, and to detect malfunctions.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform routine maintenance on mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment or instruments used in the processing of biofuels.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery or equipment, using hand tools.Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cut, bend, or shape metal for applications in hydroelectric plants, using equipment such as hydraulic benders or pipe threaders.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment that crushes, grinds, polishes, or blends materials.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.4% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps and conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Rebuild, repair, or replace biofuels processing equipment components.Biofuels Processing Technicians | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean, adjust, and maintain equipment, using hand tools.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specified intervals to ensure conformance to requirements.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Erect scaffolds, platforms, or hoisting frames to access hydroelectric plant machinery or infrastructure for repair or replacement.Hydroelectric Plant Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Transfer materials, supplies, and products between work areas, using moving equipment and hand tools.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean work areas.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine materials, ingredients, or products, visually or with hands, to ensure conformance to established standards.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mark bins as to types of mixtures stored.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect chains, belts, or scrolls for signs of wear.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Notify supervisors of needed repairs.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set mill gauges to specified fineness of grind.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record data from operations, testing, and production on specified forms.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn valves to regulate the moisture contents of materials.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read work orders to determine production specifications and information.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 10 min | Access to systems |
| Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Reject defective products and readjust equipment to eliminate problems.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Load materials into machinery and equipment, using hand tools.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Operate, control, or monitor gasifiers or related equipment, such as coolers, water quenches, water gas shifts reactors, or sulfur recovery units, to produce syngas or electricity from coal.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate or maintain distributed power generation equipment, including fuel cells or microturbines, to produce energy on-site for manufacturing or other commercial purposes.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Add or mix chemicals and ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dislodge and clear jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment, using hand tools.Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate, control, or monitor equipment, such as acid or gas carbon dioxide removal units, carbon dioxide compressors, or pipelines, to capture, store, or transport carbon dioxide exhaust.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 18 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate, control, or monitor integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) or related equipment, such as air separation units, to generate electricity from coal.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.Power Plant Operators | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze the layout, instrumentation, or function of electrical generation or transmission facilities.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Diagnose or troubleshoot problems with gas collection systems.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor well fields periodically to ensure proper functioning and performance.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate landfill gas, methane, or natural gas fueled electrical generation systems.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare and submit compliance, operational, and safety forms or reports.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair or replace gas piping.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Trace electrical circuitry to ensure compliance of electrical systems with applicable codes or laws.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Verify that well field monitoring data conforms to applicable regulations.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 12 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland or pipe joints.Power Plant Operators | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
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 | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 16.5% | 27 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.108 | 20 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.808 | 29 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 71.104 | 65 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.105 | 38 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.019 | 47 |
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 (81)
Neighbouring occupations
Dashed line: cement, stone and other mineral products machine operators (16.5%).
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: Cement, stone and other mineral products machine operators (ISCO-08 8114), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/8114
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: Cement, stone and other mineral products machine operators (ISCO-08 8114)}
}Machine-readable
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