ISCO-08 8131
Chemical products plant and machine operators
19.9%
ADI · 299th of 433 · 95% interval 10.5–31.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 19.9% of the task time of chemical products plant and 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 full19.9%
299th of 433 · interval 10.5–31.0
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time21.5%
299th of 433 · interval 17.1–26.2
Evidence122
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 2.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 45.4%L1Augmentation · 34.6%L2Partial delegation · 19.9%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
122 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Control or operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial or consumer products.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 11% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Open valves or start pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, or automatic feed of materials.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities, or send them to laboratories for testing.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 28 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks or malfunctions, shutting equipment down, if necessary.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read plant specifications to determine products, ingredients, or prescribed modifications of plant procedures.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dump or scoop prescribed solid, granular, or powdered materials into equipment.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Add treating or neutralizing agents to products, and pump products through filters or centrifuges to remove impurities or to precipitate products.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Estimate materials required for production and manufacturing of products.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 52 min | Access to systems |
Show the other 107 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observe and compare colors and consistencies of products to instrument readings and to laboratory and standard test results.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Direct activities of workers assisting in control or verification of processes or in unloading of materials.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Notify maintenance engineers of equipment malfunctions.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Drain equipment, and pump water or other solutions through to flush and clean tanks or equipment.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor material flow or instruments, such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters, to ensure optimal processing conditions.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Make minor repairs, lubricate, and maintain equipment, using hand tools.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dump, pour, or load specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate machines to process materials in compliance with applicable safety, energy, or environmental regulations.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Inventory supplies received and consumed.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn valves or move controls to admit, drain, separate, filter, clarify, mix, or transfer materials.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Flush or clean equipment, using steam hoses or mechanical reamers.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Start agitators, shakers, conveyors, pumps, or centrifuge machines.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure or weigh materials to be refined, mixed, transferred, stored, or otherwise processed.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Implement appropriate industrial emergency response procedures.Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 1.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 20% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain logs of instrument readings, test results, or shift production for entry in computer databases.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test samples to determine viscosity, acidity, specific gravity, or degree of concentration, using test equipment such as viscometers, pH meters, or hydrometers.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate processing instructions to other workers.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 22 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Turn valves to pump sterilizing solutions or rinse water through pipes or equipment or to spray vats with atomizers.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, tanks, conveyors, screens, or other processing equipment.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean or sterilize tanks, screens, inflow pipes, production areas, or equipment, using hoses, brushes, scrapers, or chemical solutions.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install, maintain, or repair hoses, pumps, filters, or screens to maintain processing equipment, using hand tools.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Connect pipes between vats and processing equipment.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assemble fittings, valves, bowls, plates, disks, impeller shafts, or other parts to prepare equipment for operation.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Remove full containers from discharge outlets and replace them with empty containers.Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, 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 | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Verify depths and dimensions of cuts or carvings to ensure adherence to specifications, blueprints, or models, using measuring instruments.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Spray or swab molds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Move fingers over surfaces of carvings to ensure smoothness of finish.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Blow tubing into specified shapes to prevent glass from collapsing, using compressed air or own breath, or blow and rotate gathers in molds or on boards to obtain final shapes.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Cut, shape, and finish rough blocks of building or monumental stone, according to diagrams or patterns.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 6.0 h | Physical presence |
| Shape, trim, or touch up roughed-out designs with appropriate tools to finish carvings.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 0.6% | 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 | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Position balls of clay in centers of potters' wheels, and start motors or pump treadles with feet to revolve wheels.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Study artistic objects or graphic materials, such as models, sketches, or blueprints, to plan carving or cutting techniques.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Move pieces from wheels so that they can dry.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | 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 | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Carve rough designs freehand or by chipping along marks on stone, using mallets and chisels or pneumatic tools.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence |
| Smooth surfaces of carvings, using rubbing stones.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Pull wires through bases of articles and wheels to separate finished pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Smooth surfaces of finished pieces, using rubber scrapers and wet sponges.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Guide nozzles over stone, following stencil outlines, or chip along marks to create designs or to work surfaces down to specified finishes.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Develop sketches of glass products into blueprint specifications, applying knowledge of glass technology and glass blowing.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | – |
| Verify accuracy of shapes and sizes of objects, using calipers and templates.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Attach handles to pottery pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 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 | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Dress stone surfaces, using bushhammers.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Operate gas or electric kilns to fire pottery pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust pressures, temperatures, and trimming tool settings as required.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.3% | 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 | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | 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 | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 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 | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | 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 | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Patch broken edges or fractures, using clay or plaster.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Repair mold defects, such as cracks or broken edges, using patterns, mold boxes, or hand tools.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Bore holes or cut grates, risers, or pouring spouts in molds, using power tools.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Pack and ship pottery to stores or galleries for retail sale.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain supplies of tools, equipment, and materials, and order additional supplies as needed.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate pug mills to blend and extrude clay.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Design clay forms and molds, and decorations for forms.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence |
| Design spaces to display pottery for sale.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform test-fires of pottery to determine how to achieve specific colors and textures.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 4.8 h | Physical presence |
| 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) | 19.9% | 31 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.122 | 22 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.817 | 29 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 63.077 | 57 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.084 | 34 |
| 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 (81)
Neighbouring occupations
Dashed line: chemical products plant and machine operators (19.9%).
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: Chemical products plant and machine operators (ISCO-08 8131), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/8131
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: Chemical products plant and machine operators (ISCO-08 8131)}
}Machine-readable
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