AI JOB RISK SCANNER
O*NET-SOC 51-9162.00 / model V11 rated-task engine

Will AI replace
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers?

Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.

Estimated AI task exposure
67%

High exposure

V11 weights occupation tasks using O*NET Importance, Relevance and Frequency ratings instead of treating every task equally.

16 tasks have usable Task Rating records; weighted-task coverage is 100%.

Digital/info work

78/100

Physical moat

55/100

Human moat

13/100

Rating coverage

100%

16 task statements / 16 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
Importance 86/100Relevance 95/100Frequency 75/100Weight 0.87
Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
Importance 89/100Relevance 90/100Frequency 77/100Weight 0.86
Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications.
Importance 85/100Relevance 98/100Frequency 64/100Weight 0.85
Enter computer commands to store or retrieve parts patterns, graphic displays, or programs that transfer data to other media.
Importance 80/100Relevance 94/100Frequency 70/100Weight 0.83
Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
Importance 80/100Relevance 95/100Frequency 64/100Weight 0.81
Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.
Importance 76/100Relevance 96/100Frequency 63/100Weight 0.80
Write programs in the language of a machine's controller and store programs on media, such as punch tapes, magnetic tapes, or disks.
Importance 84/100Relevance 78/100Frequency 73/100Weight 0.79
Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
Importance 83/100Relevance 78/100Frequency 70/100Weight 0.78
Prepare geometric layouts from graphic displays, using computer-assisted drafting software or drafting instruments and graph paper.
Importance 70/100Relevance 79/100Frequency 60/100Weight 0.71
Enter coordinates of hole locations into program memories by depressing pedals or buttons of programmers.
Importance 74/100Relevance 67/100Frequency 61/100Weight 0.68

Task weighting

Each rated task receives a composite weight: 38% relevance, 37% importance and 25% frequency. Core tasks receive a small additional multiplier. Low-precision rows flagged by O*NET for suppression are excluded.

Occupation scoring

When rating coverage is strong, rated tasks contribute 60% of the digital, physical and human task signals and Work Activities contribute 40%. Lower-coverage occupations automatically rely more on Work Activities.

U.S. labor market

BLS Wage & Employment Outlook

Median annual wage

$68,120

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

28,500

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

+5.9%

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

3

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

BLS labor-market figures are separate from the site's AI-exposure model. Missing values mean a compatible detailed BLS occupation estimate was not published or could not be mapped.

Career pivot radar

Safer Career Alternatives

These options are selected from the same 923-occupation model. They favor a similar task/work profile with meaningfully lower estimated AI exposure. They are suggestions for exploration, not guarantees of job fit.

SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Helpers--Extraction Workers

5%

62 points lower exposure • 66% profile similarity

Median wage: $47,730 Growth 2025–2035: +1.7% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

5%

62 points lower exposure • 67% profile similarity

Median wage: $65,510 Growth 2025–2035: +6.7% Annual openings: 15

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

5%

62 points lower exposure • 68% profile similarity

Median wage: $84,890 Growth 2025–2035: +5.4% Annual openings: 0

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

5%

62 points lower exposure • 68% profile similarity

Median wage: $57,550 Growth 2025–2035: +4.9% Annual openings: 3

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

5%

62 points lower exposure • 66% profile similarity

Median wage: $56,210 Growth 2025–2035: +4.4% Annual openings: 1

stronger human/judgment moat, more physical-world work
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

6%

61 points lower exposure • 68% profile similarity

Median wage: $58,870 Growth 2025–2035: +2.8% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure

Personalized career defense protocol

AI-Proofing Plan

AUTOMATE

  • routine information gathering
  • first-pass document drafting
  • standard reporting and summarization
  • repeatable administrative workflows

AUGMENT

  • research and analysis
  • quality checking AI-generated work
  • decision preparation
  • scenario generation

PROTECT

  • physical-world execution
  • on-site troubleshooting
  • dexterity and equipment interaction

LEARN

  • AI-assisted research
  • workflow automation
  • data literacy
  • prompt and workflow design
  • AI output verification

AI-PROOFING RESOURCES

What this score does not mean

The percentage is a comparative task-exposure index. It is not the probability that this occupation disappears, that a worker is laid off, or that AI can perform the entire job.

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