SOC 51-9023
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Risk Score
⚠️70/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥100,840
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$48K
$35K – $68K
Projected Growth
📈-6.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖61/100
High exposure
💡 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders face a risk score of 70/100 — 26 points above the national average of 44. With 61/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $48K ($1K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 70/100, Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include large language model automation of analysis tasks and generative ai producing marketing and creative copy. The 100,840 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in setup and calibration of custom production runs and handling non-standard materials and configurations to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
Cobots handling repetitive material handling tasks
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 65% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 55% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 74% |