Carpenters
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 4,213 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 24% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
AI could do much of this on its own
Select and order lumber or other required materials.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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