SOC 51-4023
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ70/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ22,350
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$49K
$37K โ $68K
Projected Growth
๐-8.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic face a risk score of 70/100 โ 26 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $49K ($2K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 70/100, Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include smart factory scheduling and production optimization and automated cnc programming and machine operation. The 22,350 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions and setup and calibration of custom production runs to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Smart factory scheduling and production optimization
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
Industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to specifications.
Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.
Start operation of rolling and milling machines to flatten, temper, form, and reduce sheet metal sections and to produce steel strips.
Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
Read rolling orders, blueprints, and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
๐ป Technology Skills
Electronic mail software
Internet browser software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Production and Processing
English Language
Education and Training
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 65% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 55% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 74% |