SOC 51-4023
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Risk Score
⚠️70/100
High Risk
US Employment
👥22,350
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$49K
$37K – $68K
Projected Growth
📈-8.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖53/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic face a risk score of 70/100 — 26 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $49K ($2K 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, Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include smart factory scheduling and production optimization and automated cnc programming and machine operation. The 22,350 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions and setup and calibration of custom production runs to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Smart factory scheduling and production optimization
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
Industrial robotics replacing manual assembly tasks
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
📊 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% |