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AI Work Index

Headline risk

11%

Low Risk

Tire builders

United States AI Work IndexISCO 5111major_group_fallback

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

20.9 current · 21.4 projectedConfidence medium

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $56K

Median annual wage

Demand 2%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Operate machines to build tires.

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 55,580

Employment 2024

20.9K

Projected Change (2024–34)

2.3%

Openings (2024–34)

2.5K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 39,99025th pctl: USD 48,740Median: USD 55,58075th pctl: USD 65,410Top 10%: USD 70,250

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Fine motorDetail orientedPhysical strength and stamina

Tasks

  • 1. Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts, and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Measure tires to determine mold size requirements. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Buff tires according to specifications for width and undertread depth. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Word

Requirements

Work context

Spend Time Standing 5.0/5
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls 4.9/5
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 4.8/5
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions 4.7/5
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable 4.6/5
Exposed to Contaminants 4.5/5

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