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AI Work Index

Headline risk

23%

Moderate Risk

Model makers, wood

United States AI Work Index51-7031

AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.

0.9 current · 0.9 projectedConfidence medium

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $52K

Median annual wage

Demand -5%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 3

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

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

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 51,850

Employment 2024

0.9K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-4.5%

Openings (2024–34)

0.1K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 24,71025th pctl: USD 40,420Median: USD 51,85075th pctl: USD 80,380Top 10%: USD 95,850

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityFine motor

Tasks

  • 1. Read blueprints, drawings, or written specifications, and consult with designers to determine sizes and shapes of patterns and required machine setups. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Verify dimensions and contours of models during hand-forming processes, using templates and measuring devices. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Fit, fasten, and assemble wood parts together to form patterns, models, or sections, using glue, nails, dowels, bolts, screws, and other fasteners. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces, and plane, shave, file, scrape, and sand models to attain specified shapes, using hand tools. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Set up, operate, and adjust a variety of woodworking machines such as bandsaws and planers to cut and shape sections, parts, and patterns, according to specifications. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Construct wooden models, patterns, templates, full scale mock-ups, and molds for parts of products and production tools. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordDassault Systemes CATIASiemens NX

Requirements

No education requirement: 48.5%High school diploma: 48.1%On-the-job training: 36.00%Prior work experience: 36.6%Specific vocational preparation: 43.4%Adaptability: Work schedule variability: 57.3%Work pace: 68.0%

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 4.9/5
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment 4.4/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.2/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.2/5
Time Pressure 4.2/5
Spend Time Standing 4.1/5

Related

No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.