Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials.
SOC 51-4034
AI exposure: 62/100
targeted tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 62 | $44,620 | -3% | 27,700 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Physical Stamina
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Knowledge
- Mathematics
- Coordination
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic role. Its 62/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 62/100, in the Targeted band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $44,620 median annual wage and -3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
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| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 62 | $44,880 | -3% | 605,500 |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 62 | $44,010 | -3% | 20,900 |
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