ISCO-08 8142
Plastic products machine operators
11.8%
ADI · 346th of 433 · 95% interval 7.8–16.2
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 11.8% of the task time of plastic products machine operators, and finish 0.5% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full11.8%
346th of 433 · interval 7.8–16.2
ADI3 · full delegation0.5%
179th of 433 · interval 0.0–1.7
ADIs · share of time15.8%
348th of 433 · interval 13.3–18.6
Evidence248
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 4.7 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 65.4%L1Augmentation · 22.8%L2Partial delegation · 11.2%L3Full delegation · 0.5%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
248 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Apply layers of plastic resin to mold surfaces prior to placement of fiberglass mats, repeating layers until products have the desired thicknesses and plastics have jelled.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers, by checking them visually, or by tapping them to detect bubbles or dead spots.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cure materials by letting them set at room temperature, placing them under heat lamps, or baking them in ovens.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Pat or press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 40 min | Physical presence |
| Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and wood-bracing materials as required by projects being assembled.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Inspect, clean, and assemble molds before beginning work.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Bond wood reinforcing strips to decks and cabin structures of watercraft, using resin-saturated fiberglass.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Check all dies, templates, and cutout patterns to be used in the manufacturing process to ensure that they conform to dimensional data, photographs, blueprints, samples, or customer specifications.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair or modify damaged or defective glass-fiber parts, checking thicknesses, densities, and contours to ensure a close fit after repair.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Apply lacquers and waxes to mold surfaces to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Mask off mold areas not to be laminated, using cellophane, wax paper, masking tape, or special sprays containing mold-release substances.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 22 min | Physical presence |
Show the other 233 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim cured materials by sawing them with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels.Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Verify conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, or fixed or telescoping gauges.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove workpieces from machines, and check to ensure that they conform to specifications, using measuring instruments such as microscopes, gauges, calipers, and micrometers.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe milling or planing machine operation, and adjust controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Verify alignment of workpieces on machines, using measuring instruments such as rules, gauges, or calipers.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 32 min | Access to systems |
| Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position and secure workpieces on machines, using holding devices, measuring instruments, hand tools, and hoists.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Select and install cutting tools and other accessories according to specifications, using hand tools or power tools.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L0 | L0L2 | 20% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Establish zero reference points on workpieces, such as at the intersections of two edges or over hole locations.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Change worn cutting tools, using wrenches.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace worn tools, using hand tools, and sharpen dull tools, using bench grinders.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools, according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Move cutters or material manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select cutting speeds, feed rates, and depths of cuts, applying knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 18 min | Access to systems |
| Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometers, and dial indicators.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to workpieces.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compute dimensions, tolerances, and angles of workpieces or machines according to specifications and knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 22 min | – |
| Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Move machine controls to index workpieces, and to adjust machines for pre-selected operational settings.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study blueprints, layouts, sketches, or work orders to assess workpiece specifications and to determine tooling instructions, tools and materials needed, and sequences of operations.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Select machine tooling to be used, using knowledge of machine and production requirements.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Activate machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut workpieces, according to specifications.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, or other tool holding devices, using hand tools.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic workpieces.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position and secure workpieces on tables, using bolts, jigs, clamps, shims, or other holding devices.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Lift workpieces onto work tables either manually or with hoists or direct crane operators to lift and position workpieces.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Verify that workpiece reference lines are parallel to the axis of table rotation, using dial indicators mounted in spindles.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mount attachments and tools, such as pantographs, engravers, or routers, to perform other operations, such as drilling or boring.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Set up, operate, or tend presses and forging machines to perform hot or cold forging by flattening, straightening, bending, cutting, piercing, or other operations to taper, shape, or form metal.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Crank machines through cycles, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearances, and tolerances.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Read work orders or blueprints to determine specified tolerances and sequences of operations for machine setup.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 22 min | Access to systems |
| Replace worn tools, and sharpen dull cutting tools and dies, using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Record production output.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compute unspecified dimensions and machine settings, using knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 20 min | Access to systems |
| Compute machine indexings and settings for specified dimensions and base reference points.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 25 min | Access to systems |
| Measure and inspect machined parts to ensure conformance to product specifications.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, using knowledge of machine operation.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn valves and direct flow of coolants or cutting oil over cutting areas.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure and examine extruded products to locate defects and to check for conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary to alter products.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position and move metal wires or workpieces through a series of dies that compress and shape stock to form die impressions.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Move toolholders manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to feed tools to and along workpieces.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Read production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements for objects to be heat-treated.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Start lathe or turning machines and observe operations to ensure that specifications are met.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 40 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install tools in spindles.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position, secure, and align cutting tools in toolholders on machines, using hand tools, and verify their positions with measuring instruments.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Start machines to produce sample workpieces, and observe operations to detect machine malfunctions and to verify that machine setups conform to specifications.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust controls to maintain temperatures and heating times, using thermal instruments and charts, dials and gauges of furnaces, and color of stock in furnaces to make setting determinations.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record times that parts are removed from furnaces to document that objects have attained specified temperatures for specified times.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Load parts into containers and place containers on conveyors to be inserted into furnaces, or insert parts into furnaces.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn handles or knobs to set pressures and depths of ram strokes and to synchronize machine operations.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn valves or pull levers to start and regulate the flow of coolant or lubricant to work areas.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them in hoppers or on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install, adjust, and remove dies, synchronizing cams, forging hammers, and stop guides, using overhead cranes or other hoisting devices, and hand tools.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Trim and compress finished forgings to specified tolerances.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Lift metal stock or workpieces manually or using hoists, and position and secure them in machines, using fasteners and hand tools.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Examine parts to ensure metal shades and colors conform to specifications, using knowledge of metal heat-treating.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Program computer numerical control machines.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean work area.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Brush or spray lubricating compounds on workpieces, or turn valve handles and direct flow of coolant against tools and workpieces.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set up and operate or tend machines, such as furnaces, baths, flame-hardening machines, and electronic induction machines, that harden, anneal, and heat-treat metal.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine types and temperatures of baths and quenching media needed to attain specified part hardness, toughness, and ductility, using heat-treating charts and knowledge of methods, equipment, and metals.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 4.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start conveyors and open furnace doors to load stock, or signal crane operators to uncover soaking pits and lower ingots into them.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Make templates or cutting tools.Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.0 h | Physical presence |
| Perform minor assembly, such as fastening parts with nuts, bolts, or screws, using power tools or hand tools.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install holding fixtures, cams, gears, and stops to control stock and tool movement, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove parts from furnaces after specified times, and air dry or cool parts in water, oil brine, or other baths.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 32 min | Access to systems |
| Confer with other workers about machine setups and operational specifications.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain stocks of machine parts and machining tools.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove dies from machines when production runs are finished.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Refill, change, and monitor the level of fluids, such as oil and coolant, in machines.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean work areas.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine flame temperatures, current frequencies, heating cycles, and induction heating coils needed, based on degree of hardness required and properties of stock to be treated.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Signal forklift operators to deposit or extract containers of parts into and from furnaces and quenching rinse tanks.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 3 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as acid-bath testers, burst testers, and impact testers.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test parts for hardness, using hardness testing equipment, or by examining and feeling samples.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Thread and hand-feed materials through machine cutters or abraders.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to specifications.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 4.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Reduce heat when processing is complete to allow parts to cool in furnaces or machinery.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate single- or multiple-spindle drill presses to bore holes so that machining operations can be performed on metal or plastic workpieces.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select, align, and bolt positioning fixtures, stops, and specified dies to rams and anvils, forging rolls, or presses and hammers.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set and adjust speeds of reels and conveyors for prescribed time cycles to pass parts through continuous furnaces.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn valve handles to direct the flow of coolant onto work areas or to coat disks with spinning compounds.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position stock in furnaces, using tongs, chain hoists, or pry bars.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 24% | 35 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 32 min | Physical presence |
| Mount attachments, such as relieving or tracing attachments, to perform operations, such as duplicating contours of templates or trimming workpieces.Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Heat billets, bars, plates, rods, and other stock to specified temperatures preparatory to forging, rolling, or processing, using oil, gas, or electrical furnaces.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Load machine hoppers with mixed materials, using augers, or stuff rolls of plastic dough into machine cylinders.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Immerse workpieces in coating solutions or liquid metal or plastic for specified times.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Lubricate workpieces with oil.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sections and to produce steel strips.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 20% | 4.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install dies, machine screws, and sizing rings on machines that extrude thermoplastic or metal materials.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 12 min | Access to systems |
| Observe meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures, and press-cycle times.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Change dies on extruding machines, according to production line changes.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair or replace machine parts, using hand tools, or notify engineering personnel when corrective action is required.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain an inventory of materials.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Move controls to light gas burners and to adjust gas and water flow and flame temperature.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust controls to draw or press metal into specified shapes and diameters.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Cool products after processing to prevent distortion.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Read rolling orders, blueprints, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Thread or feed sheets or rods through rolling mechanisms, or start and control mechanisms that automatically feed steel into rollers.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read specifications, blueprints, and work orders to determine setups, temperatures, and time settings required to mold, form, or cast plastic materials, as well as to plan production sequences.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair, maintain, and replace parts on dies.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mount workpieces in fixtures, on arbors, or between centers of machines.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust ram strokes of presses to specified lengths, using hand tools.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence |
| Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust dials to regulate flow of current and voltage supplied to terminals to control plating processes.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Load workpieces, plastic material, or chemical solutions into machines.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set up, operate, or tend plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect coated or plated areas for defects, such as air bubbles or uneven coverage.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mount fixtures and industrial coils on machines, using hand tools.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Troubleshoot, maintain, and make minor repairs to equipment.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove objects from solutions at periodic intervals and observe objects to verify conformance to specifications.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain production records.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe gauges to ensure that machines are operating properly, making adjustments or stopping machines when problems occur.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sharpen cutting tools, using bench grinders.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Calculate draft space and roll speed for each mill stand to plan rolling sequences and specified dimensions and tempers.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Weigh and mix pelletized, granular, or powdered thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 19% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean and lubricate machines.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set distance points between rolls, guides, meters, and stops, according to specifications.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean work area.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Operate hoists to position dies or patterns on foundry floors.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Position, align, and secure arbors, spindles, coils, mandrels, dies, and slitting knives.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sharpen cutting tools and drill bits, using bench grinders.Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Immerse objects to be coated or plated into cleaning solutions, or spray objects with conductive solutions to prepare them for plating.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Trim excess material from parts, using knives, and grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Plan sequences of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select coolants and lubricants, and start their flow.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install dies onto machines or presses and coat dies with parting agents, according to work order specifications.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure or weigh materials, using rulers, calculators, and scales.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine sizes and compositions of objects to be plated, and amounts of electrical current and time required.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove excess materials or impurities from objects, using air hoses or grinding machines.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position and secure workpieces on machines, and start feeding mechanisms.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Obtain and move specified patterns to work stations, manually or using hoists, and secure patterns to machines, using wrenches.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn valves to start flow of coolant against cutting areas or to start airflow that blows cuttings away from kerfs.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select rolls, dies, roll stands, and chucks from data charts to form specified contours and to fabricate products.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Activate shears and grinders to trim workpieces.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Rinse coated objects in cleansing liquids and dry them with cloths, centrifugal driers, or by tumbling in sawdust-filled barrels.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Record mill production on schedule sheets.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove parts, such as dies, from machines after production runs are finished.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install equipment such as guides, guards, gears, cooling equipment, and rolls, using hand tools.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Suspend objects, such as parts or molds from cathode rods, or negative terminals, and immerse objects in plating solutions.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine completed objects to determine thicknesses of metal deposits, or measure thicknesses by using instruments such as micrometers.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust air cylinders and setting stops to set traverse lengths and feed arm strokes.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to diameters and lengths of rods.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test machinery to ensure that it is operating properly.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Signal and assist other workers to remove and position equipment, fill hoppers, and feed materials into machines.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inventory and record quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies as necessary.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Smooth and clean inner surfaces of molds, using brushes, scrapers, air hoses, or grinding wheels, and fill imperfections with refractory material.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Place workpieces on cutting tables, manually or using hoists, cranes, or sledges.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Unload finished products from conveyor belts, pack them in containers, and place containers in warehouses.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fill oil cups, adjust valves, and observe gauges to control flow of metal coolants and lubricants onto workpieces.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Suspend sticks or pieces of plating metal from anodes, or positive terminals, and immerse metal in plating solutions.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor and measure thicknesses of electroplating on component parts to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Preheat tools, dies, plastic materials, or patterns, using blowtorches or other equipment.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Connect water hoses to cooling systems of dies, using hand tools.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Read production schedules to determine setups of equipment and machines.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Access to systems |
| Spray, smoke, or coat molds with compounds to lubricate or insulate molds, using acetylene torches or sprayers.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Mix and measure compounds, or weigh premixed compounds, and dump them into machine tubs, cavities, or molds.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust equipment and workpiece holding fixtures, such as mold frames, tubs, and cutting tables, to ensure proper functioning.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select and install blades, tools, or other attachments for each operation.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 42 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate hoists to place workpieces onto machine feed carriages or spindles.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair or replace damaged molds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand-powered presses, or jib cranes.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position and feed materials into processing machines, by hand or by using automated equipment.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position objects to be plated in frames, or suspend them from positive or negative terminals of power supplies.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Skim or pour dross, slag, or impurities from molten metal, using ladles, rakes, hoes, spatulas, or spoons.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Maintain inventories of materials.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean oxides and scales from parts or fittings, using steam sprays or chemical and water baths.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Measure, mark, and mask areas to be excluded from plating.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Turn controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates, or table angles for specified operations.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate shearing mechanisms to cut rods to specified lengths.Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Disassemble sizing mills removed from rolling lines, and sort and store parts.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Mark identifying data on workpieces.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Place plated or coated materials on racks and transfer them to ovens to dry for specified periods of time.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Slide spacers between buffs on spindles to set spacing.Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Pour or load metal or sand into melting pots, furnaces, molds, or hoppers, using shovels, ladles, or machines.Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust controls to set temperatures of coating substances and speeds of machines and equipment.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean and maintain equipment, using water hoses and scrapers.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sharpen dulled blades, using bench grinders, abrasive wheels, or lathes.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate sandblasting equipment to roughen and clean surfaces of workpieces.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Operate forklifts to deliver materials.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair, replace, and maintain furnace equipment as needed, using hand tools.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct and train other workers to change rolls, operate mill equipment, remove coils and cobbles, and band and load material.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Replace defective blades or wheels, using hand tools.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Position containers to receive parts, and load or unload materials in containers, using dollies or handtrucks.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Clean workpieces, using wire brushes.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Remove scratches and polish roll surfaces, using polishing stones and electric buffers.Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Grind out burrs or sharp edges, using portable grinders, speed lathes, or polishing jacks.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Hone cutters with oilstones to remove nicks.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Stamp heat-treatment identification marks on parts, using hammers and punches.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Replace worn parts and adjust equipment components, using hand tools.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure and set stops, rolls, brushes, and guides on automatic feeders and conveying equipment or coating machines, using micrometers, rules, and hand tools.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove housings, feed tubes, tool holders, or other accessories to replace worn or broken parts, such as springs or bushings.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set blade tensions, heights, and angles to perform prescribed cuts, using wrenches.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Mix and test solutions, and turn valves to fill tanks with solutions.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Use equipment designed to join sheet metal, such as spot welders.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Scribe reference lines on workpieces as guides for cutting operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Instruct new workers in machine operation.Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select, clean, and install spacers, rubber sleeves, or cutters on arbors.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate tracing attachments to duplicate contours from templates or models.Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Preheat workpieces, using heating furnaces or hand torches.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Preheat workpieces in ovens.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform equipment maintenance, such as cleaning tanks and lubricating moving parts of conveyors.Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, 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) | 11.8% | 20 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.094 | 18 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.025 | 21 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 65.987 | 58 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.03 | 19 | |
| 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: plastic products machine operators (11.8%).
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: Plastic products machine operators (ISCO-08 8142), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/8142
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: Plastic products machine operators (ISCO-08 8142)}
}Machine-readable
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