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Will AI replace Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing?AI replacement risk 35% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$43,380
25th–75th pct. $37,100–$48,720
Top pay (est.)
$73,900
Top 10% $56,830
Pay in 5 years
$49,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$57,100est.
$49,100–$66,300
Outlook score
35/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−2.5%
5,300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing? AI replacement risk

35%
Low
Ranked #305 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 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing

Key skills

Operations Monitoring
3.5
Operation and Control
3.2
Quality Control Analysis
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Repairing
3.0
Monitoring
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
3.6
Production and Processing
2.9
Mathematics
2.9
Education and Training
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.2
Building and Construction
2.2
English Language
2.1
Design
2.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsProcessing InformationMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Reaction TimeVisualizationControl PrecisionSelective AttentionNear VisionOral Comprehension

Education of workers

High school diploma
73%
Less than high school
21%
Post-secondary certificate
5%
Bachelor's degree
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
31%
Up to 1 month
29%
1–2 years
14%
1–3 months
12%
3–6 months
9%
4–10 years
3%
2–4 years
2%

Related work experience

3–6 months
26%
None
22%
1–2 years
16%
6–12 months
10%
4–6 years
8%
1–3 months
8%
2–4 years
7%
Up to 1 month
4%

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.