ISCO-08 8159 · imputed from its three-digit group
Textile, fur and leather products machine operators not elsewhere classified
4.0%
ADI · 407th of 433 · 95% interval 0.8–7.7
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 4.0% of the task time of textile, fur and leather products machine operators not elsewhere classified, 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 full4.0%
407th of 433 · interval 0.8–7.7
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time12.9%
381st of 433 · interval 10.5–15.4
Evidence133
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.2 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 66.7%L1Augmentation · 29.3%L2Partial delegation · 4.0%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
133 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Align parts to be stitched, following seams, edges, or markings, before positioning them under needles.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Examine looms to determine causes of loom stoppage, such as warp filling, harness breaks, or mechanical defects.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate or tend machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 4.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect finished products to ensure that shoes have been completed according to specifications.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove and examine shoes, shoe parts, and designs to verify conformance to specifications such as proper embedding of stitches in channels.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Switch on machines, lower pressure feet or rollers to secure parts, and start machine stitching, using hand, foot, or knee controls.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove defects in cloth by cutting and pulling out filling.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set up, or set up and operate textile machines that perform textile processing and manufacturing operations such as winding, twisting, knitting, weaving, bonding, or stretching.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Cut excess thread or material from shoe parts, using scissors or knives.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 3 min | Physical presence |
| Collect shoe parts from conveyer belts or racks and place them in machinery such as ovens or on molds for dressing, returning them to conveyers or racks to send them to the next work station.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 16 min | Physical presence |
Show the other 118 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study work orders or shoe part tags to obtain information about workloads, specifications, and the types of materials to be used.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 50% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Program electronic equipment.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record information about work completed and machine settings.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Draw thread through machine guide slots, needles, and presser feet in preparation for stitching, or load rolls of wire through machine axles.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select and place spools of thread or pre-wound bobbins into shuttles, or onto spindles or loupers of stitching machines.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 9 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fill shuttle spools with thread from a machine's bobbin winder by pressing a foot treadle.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Notify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Start and control machines and equipment to wash, bleach, dye, or otherwise process and finish fabric, yarn, thread, or other textile goods.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe bobbins as they are winding and cut threads to remove loaded bobbins, using knives.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions, according to established formulas and solution test results.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position dies on material in a manner that will obtain the maximum number of parts from each portion of material.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove dyed articles from tanks and machines for drying and further processing.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform routine equipment maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines or replacing broken needles.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and cloth entering or exiting processes to determine if equipment is operating correctly.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test machinery to ensure proper functioning before beginning production.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install, level, and align machine components such as gears, chains, guides, dies, cutters, or needles to set up machinery for operation.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Staple sides of shoes, pressing a foot treadle to position and hold each shoe under the feeder of the machine.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 1 min | Physical presence |
| Weigh ingredients, such as dye, to be mixed together for use in textile processing.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn knobs to adjust stitch length and thread tension.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record production data such as numbers and types of bobbins wound.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor factors such as temperatures and dye flow rates to ensure that they are within specified ranges.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine and feel products to identify defects and variations from coloring and other processing standards.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Soak specified textile products for designated times.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Unwind lengths of yarn, thread, or twine from spools and wind onto bobbins.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study guides, loom patterns, samples, charts, or specification sheets, or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, tension, and speed.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Confer with co-workers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair or replace worn or defective needles and other components, using hand tools.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace depleted supply packages with full packages.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oil cans, or grease guns.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 4.2 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Tend machines that twist together two or more strands of yarn or insert additional twists into single strands of yarn to increase strength, smoothness, or uniformity of yarn.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position items under needles, using marks on machines, clamps, templates, or cloth as guides.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 1 min | Physical presence |
| Ravel seams that connect cloth ends when processing is completed.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Tend spinning frames that draw out and twist roving or sliver into yarn.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 4.2 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sew ends of cloth together, by hand or using machines, to form endless lengths of cloth to facilitate processing.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect products to verify that they meet specifications and to determine whether machine adjustment is needed.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Place spools of thread, cord, or other materials on spindles, insert bobbins, and thread ends through machine guides and components.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Prepare dyeing machines for production runs, and conduct test runs of machines to ensure their proper operation.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn setscrews on needle bars, and position required numbers of needles in stitching machines.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Stop machines when specified amount of products has been produced.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove holding devices and finished items from machines.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust machine settings such as speed or tension to produce products that meet specifications.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Cut materials according to specifications, using blades, scissors, or electric knives.Sewing Machine Operators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Key in processing instructions to program electronic equipment.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn screws to regulate size of staples.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study guides, charts, and specification sheets, and confer with supervisors to determine machine setup requirements.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Cut excess material or thread from finished products.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Thread ends of cloth or twine through specified sections of equipment prior to processing.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 2% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Record production information such as fabric yardage processed, temperature readings, fabric tensions, and machine speeds.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Place bobbins on spindles and insert spindles into bobbin-winding machines.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Observe operations to detect defects, malfunctions, or supply shortages.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 4.2 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Remove spindles from machines and bobbins from spindles.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Adjust machine heating mechanisms, tensions, and speeds to produce specified products.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 28 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets, or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine setup requirements.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 55 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Hammer loose staples for proper attachment.Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Match cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing them, and verify that dye lots and patterns match.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.7% | L0 | L0L2 | 14% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Fold or stretch edges or lengths of items while sewing to facilitate forming specified sections.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Confer with coworkers to get information about order details, processing plans, or problems that occur.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Tend machines with multiple winding units that wind thread onto shuttle bobbins for use on sewing machines or other kinds of bobbins for sole-stitching, knitting, or weaving machinery.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using rulers.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 14% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Start and operate or tend machines, such as single or double needle serging and flat-bed felling machines, to automatically join, reinforce, or decorate material or articles.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 40 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Measure bobbins periodically, using gauges, and turn screws to adjust tension if bobbins are not of specified size.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 32 min | Physical presence |
| Attach buttons, hooks, zippers, fasteners, or other accessories to fabric, using feeding hoppers or clamp holders.Sewing Machine Operators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Record quantities of materials processed.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select supplies such as fasteners and thread, according to job requirements.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mount rolls of cloth on machines, using hoists, or place textile goods in machines or pieces of equipment.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Position material or articles in clamps, templates, or hoop frames prior to automatic operation of machines.Sewing Machine Operators · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Inspect garments, and examine repair tags and markings on garments to locate defects or damage, and mark errors as necessary.Sewing Machine Operators · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Turn knobs, screws, and dials to adjust settings of machines, according to garment styles and equipment performance.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Test solutions used to process textile goods to detect variations from standards.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect machinery to determine necessary adjustments and repairs.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install, level, and align machine components such as gears, chains, guides, dies, cutters, or needles to set up machinery for operation.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.1 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 11% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Repair or alter items by adding replacement parts or missing stitches.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Baste edges of material to align and temporarily secure parts for final assembly.Sewing Machine Operators · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Attach tape, trim, appliques, or elastic to specified garments or garment parts, according to item specifications.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 6 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Position and mark patterns on materials to prepare for sewing.Sewing Machine Operators · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 9 min | Physical presence |
| Tape or twist together thread or cord to repair breaks.Sewing Machine Operators · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Perform specialized or automatic sewing machine functions, such as buttonhole making or tacking.Sewing Machine Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Draw markings or pin appliques on fabric to obtain variations in design.Sewing Machine Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Perform equipment maintenance tasks such as replacing needles, sanding rough areas of needles, or cleaning and oiling sewing machines.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 14 min | Physical presence |
| Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 32 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mount attachments, such as needles, cutting blades, or pattern plates, and adjust machine guides according to specifications.Sewing Machine Operators | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install, level, and align components such as gears, chains, dies, cutters, and needles.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform machine maintenance, such as cleaning and oiling equipment, and repair or replace worn or defective parts.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 4.0% | 6 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.11 | 20 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.752 | 32 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 83 | 78 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.102 | 38 |
| 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: textile, fur and leather products machine operators not elsewhere classified (4.0%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Textile, fur and leather products machine operators not elsewhere classified (ISCO-08 8159), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/8159
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: Textile, fur and leather products machine operators not elsewhere classified (ISCO-08 8159)}
}Machine-readable
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