51-9192.00

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities.

8.2OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 77% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 81% probability of automation for this role
paper →
77%
of jobs safer
235
jobs riskier than this
+3.6%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Cleaning and metal pickling equipment operators run industrial surface preparation systems for metal parts where automated conveyorized cleaning and AI-controlled process parameters are standard in modern manufacturing. Operators monitor system parameters, perform maintenance, and handle line changeovers. The 2025-2027 outlook is flat; the work is already largely automated in terms of the cleaning process itself, and remaining human roles are stable monitoring and maintenance functions.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$41,460
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.6%
As fast as average
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →