53-7063.00

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

9.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

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Top 9% most at-risk occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 93% probability of automation for this role
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Top 9%
most at-risk
94
jobs riskier than this
-13.0%
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.

Machine feeders and offbearers perform the physical loading and unloading of production machines—a repetitive manual task that robotic material handling systems from Fanuc, KUKA, and Universal Robots are actively automating. Irregular materials, delicate parts, and small production runs still require human feeders. By 2027, robotic machine tending continues displacing this role in high-volume manufacturing, with human feeders increasingly concentrated in smaller shops and irregular-production environments.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$39,700
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-13.0%
Declining
Education Required
No formal educational credential
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%

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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 →