Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Machine Setters/Operators:
39.6%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
Contributing sources
AI Resilience Report forForming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$48,410 median salary•7,800 annual openings•SOC Code: 51-4020
Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
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Career: Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
They shape metal and plastic into specific forms by setting up and operating machines, ensuring products meet the required specifications.
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Median Wage
$48,410
Jobs (2025)
95,100
Growth (2025-35)
-3.4%
Annual Openings
7,800
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
