Glaziers
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 shrink over the next decade, with about 210 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the 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 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 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 19% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Confer with customers to determine project requirements or to provide cost estimates.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Create patterns on glass by etching, sandblasting, or painting designs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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