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AI Work Index

Headline risk

17%

Moderate Risk

Textile knitting and weaving machine setters, operators, and tenders

United States AI Work IndexISCO 5111title_match

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

15.3 current · 13.6 projectedConfidence medium

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $38K

Median annual wage

Demand -11%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 2% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 38,260

Employment 2024

15.3K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-11.2%

Openings (2024–34)

1.7K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 29,64025th pctl: USD 34,530Median: USD 38,26075th pctl: USD 44,180Top 10%: USD 48,070

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Fine motorDetail orientedAdaptability

Tasks

  • 1. Thread yarn, thread, and fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines for weaving, knitting, or other processing. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Notify supervisors or repair staff of mechanical malfunctions. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Observe woven cloth to detect weaving defects. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordComputer aided manufacturing CAM software

Requirements

License required: <15%License required: >85%

Work context

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls 4.8/5
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 4.6/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.4/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.3/5
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment 4.2/5
Time Pressure 4.1/5

Worker profile

Median age 40.6 · 55K employed

Under 25: 4% · 25–54: 80% · 55+: 16%

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