Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

3 of 20 tasks in this role are things an AI can already do today. Task list mapped via O*NET "First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers" (51-1011.00).

1. Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.2/5
2. Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.0/5
3. Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.

   AI can do thisimportance 3.9/5
4. Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.

   Human workimportance 4.5/5
5. Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.

   Human workimportance 4.2/5
6. Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.

   Human workimportance 4.2/5
7. Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.

   Human workimportance 4.2/5
8. Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.

   Human workimportance 4.2/5
9. Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.

   Human workimportance 4.0/5
10. Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.

    Human workimportance 4.0/5
11. Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.

    Human workimportance 4.0/5
12. Evaluate employee performance.

    Human workimportance 4.0/5
13. Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.

    Human workimportance 4.0/5
14. Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads.

    Human workimportance 3.9/5
15. Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.

    Human workimportance 3.8/5
16. Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.

    Human workimportance 3.8/5
17. Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.

    Human workimportance 3.7/5
18. Set up and adjust machines and equipment.

    Human workimportance 3.6/5
19. Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, or promotions.

    Human workimportance 3.6/5
20. Plan and develop new products and production processes.

    Human workimportance 3.1/5