Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Machine Tool Operators:
41.4%
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 forMachine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$46,760 median salary•20,600 annual openings•SOC Code: 51-4030
Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Machine Tool Cutting Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
They shape and cut metal or plastic parts by setting up and running machines, ensuring everything is made correctly and safely.
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Median Wage
$46,760
Jobs (2025)
273,300
Growth (2025-35)
-10.7%
Annual Openings
20,600
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
