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Will AI replace shoe machine operators and tenders?AI replacement risk 44% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$35,650
25th–75th pct. $29,090–$43,090
Top pay (est.)
$62,000
Top 10% $47,700
Pay in 5 years
$40,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$45,600est.
$39,200–$53,000
Outlook score
32/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
44%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−6.9%
400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders? AI replacement risk

44%
Moderate
Ranked #425 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

Key skills

Operation and Control
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Monitoring
2.9
Active Listening
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Equipment Maintenance
2.9
Troubleshooting
2.8
Quality Control Analysis
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
3.5
Production and Processing
3.2
Administration and Management
2.9
Customer and Personal Service
2.8
Engineering and Technology
2.4
Personnel and Human Resources
2.2
Administrative
2.1
Design
2.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Important abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityControl PrecisionFar VisionReaction Time

Education of workers

High school diploma
38%
Some college
15%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
60%
1–3 months
19%
3–6 months
17%
None / short demo
3%
6–12 months
1%

Related work experience

None
51%
2–4 years
12%
1–2 years
6%
6–12 months
4%
3–6 months
3%
4–6 years
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.