Metal or plastic rolling machine operator
Sets up and runs machines that roll steel or plastic to form bends, beads, rolls, or plate, or to flatten or thin the material.
Will AI replace metal or plastic rolling machine operator jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 36 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Calculate roll gaps and speeds to plan rolling steps and dimensions
- Record mill production on schedule sheets
- Read rolling orders and blueprints to learn setup, steps, and dimensions
What stays human
- Adjust machine setups to reduce thickness, reshape products, and fix defects
- Start rolling and milling machines to flatten, form, and thin sheet metal
- Work controls and watch dials to monitor and adjust machine speeds
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: -8.3%. Typical pay: $50,140 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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