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13%

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Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders

United States AI Work Index51-9192

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

14.6 current · 15.2 projectedConfidence medium

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $41K

Median annual wage

Demand 4%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities.

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 41,460

Employment 2024

14.6K

Projected Change (2024–34)

3.6%

Openings (2024–34)

1.6K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 32,77025th pctl: USD 37,140Median: USD 41,46075th pctl: USD 48,280Top 10%: USD 56,590

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityProblem solving and decision making

Tasks

  • 1. Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, or test results in production logs. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Requirements

License required: <15%No education requirement: 34.6%High school diploma: 65.4%On-the-job training: 84.1%Specific vocational preparation: 11.4%Work pace: 21.7%Pace: Control of workload: <20%

Work context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 5.0/5
Spend Time Standing 4.7/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.4/5
Spend Time Walking or Running 4.3/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.3/5
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team 4.1/5

Worker profile

Median age 39.3 · 53K employed

Under 25: 15% · 25–54: 66% · 55+: 19%

Related

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

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