Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers, task by task.

The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.

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SOC code
51-9162.00
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
15 activities
Activities an agent can take on
4
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162.00
88% · agentMostly automatable
82% · agentMostly automatable
78% · agentMostly automatable
28% · you keepBarely automatable
22% · you keepBarely automatable
The team4 agents · 4 need no setup
CNC Programming Agent
G-code · Microsoft Excel · Autodesk Fusion 360
● No integration needed
Job Analysis & Calculation Agent
Microsoft Excel · Autodesk AutoCAD · Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
● No integration needed
Command Entry Agent
G-code · FANUC CNC · Microsoft Excel
● No integration needed
CAD Layout Agent
Autodesk AutoCAD · Dassault Systemes SolidWorks · Microsoft Excel
● No integration needed
You keep this
Approve final machine operation sequences and cutting tool selections for productionValidate trial run results and authorize program deployment to production floorOwn accountability for machined part quality and specification compliancePerform hands-on equipment alignment, setup verification, and preventative maintenance

Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.

Start with these three

The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.

The full activity list

All 15 detailed work activities O*NET records for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Partly automatable 3

Partly automatable activities for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
ActivityJobs
Order materials, supplies, or equipment71
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences17
Purchase products or services13