AI and robotics technology can partially automate welding tasks, especially in structured environments, offering clear economic benefits and generally facing minimal ethical resistance. However, certain aspects still require human oversight and skill, making full displacement unlikely in the short term.
56/100Consequence_of_Error
70/100Contact_With_Others
50/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
41/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
25/100Deal_With_External_Customers
5/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
31/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
19/100Degree_of_Automation
68/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
22/100Electronic_Mail
76/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
2/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
46/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
54/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
20/100Exposed_to_High_Places
62/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
12/100Exposed_to_Radiation
6/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
52/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
84/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
58/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
35/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
59/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
61/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
84/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
54/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
12/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
20/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
42/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
63/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
31/100Letters_and_Memos
45/100Level_of_Competition
13/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
10/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
41/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
58/100Physical_Proximity
12/100Public_Speaking
52/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
59/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
74/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
51/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
12/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
21/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
27/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
62/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
38/100Spend_Time_Sitting
63/100Spend_Time_Standing
88/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
45/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
60/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
29/100Telephone
88/100Time_Pressure
55/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
91/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
33/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
9/100Work_Schedules
71/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team