Will AI Replace Helpers--Production Workers?

Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.

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

Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.

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

Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.

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

Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.

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

Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions.

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

Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.

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

Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.

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

Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.

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

Pack and store materials and products.

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

Help production workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.

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

Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.

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

Measure amounts of products, lengths of extruded articles, or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.

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

Separate products according to weight, grade, size, or composition of materials used to produce them.

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

Turn valves to regulate flow of liquids or air, to reverse machines, to start pumps, or to regulate equipment.

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

Mark or tag identification on parts.

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

Mix ingredients according to specified procedures or formulas.

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

Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures.

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

Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Read gauges or charts, and record data obtained.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Unclamp and hoist full reels from braiding, winding, or other fabricating machines, using power hoists.

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

Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.

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

Clean and lubricate equipment.

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

Prepare raw materials for processing.

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

Perform minor repairs to machines, such as replacing damaged or worn parts.

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

Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.

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

Position spouts or chutes of storage bins so that containers can be filled.

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

Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.

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

Break up defective products for reprocessing.

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

Cut or break flashing from materials or products.

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