Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 232 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 33% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, or weights.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
AI could do much of this on its own
Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, or calipers.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels and attach them to products.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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