AI Automation Index

Will AI Replace Helpers--Carpenters?

Analyze the automation vulnerability, task-level AI risk, salary, and demand projection for Helpers--Carpenters. Run the upskilling simulator.

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AI Vulnerability

42% risk score

Median Salary

$43,780 / year

Growth Demand

Low

Constituent Task Mix

We parsed O*NET's 18 constituent tasks for this occupation and classified them by AI threat risk.

High Automation Risk (Routine Tasks) 0%
Medium Automation Risk (Cognitive/Technical) 83%
Low Automation Risk (Strategy/Leadership) 17%

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constituent Tasks

Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Drill holes in timbers or lumber.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Construct forms and assist in raising them to the required elevation.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Install handrails under the direction of a carpenter.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Secure stakes to grids for constructions of footings, nail scabs to footing forms, and vibrate and float concrete.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Cut and install insulating or sound-absorbing material.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Cut tile or linoleum to fit and spread adhesives on flooring for installation.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Cover surfaces with laminated plastic covering material.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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