51-9198.00

Helpers--Production Workers

Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 69% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 66% probability of automation for this role

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69%

of jobs safer

315

jobs riskier than this

-8.9%

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.

Helpers in production settings—feeding machines, moving materials, cleaning equipment—perform physically present support tasks in manufacturing facilities. Automated material handling systems (AMRs, conveyor AI) are being deployed in modern facilities but older plants retain manual material handling. Through 2027, greenfield manufacturing facilities are increasingly designed for automated material flow while legacy plants retain helper roles; overall headcount faces gradual decline as facilities modernize.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$38,220

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

-8.9%

Declining

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

7.2

8.0

8.7

10.0

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

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

If you're a Helpers--Production Workers, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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Physical Robots·Risk: 1.5/10·-5.7 pts safer

ChoreographersFaster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.5/10·-5.7 pts safer

Forensic Science TechniciansMuch faster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.6/10·-5.6 pts safer

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceFaster than average

Human-Centric·Risk: 1.6/10·-5.6 pts safer

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High Risk

72% automation risk

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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 →