Metal Fabricators and Finishers
6AI USED FOR6%moving to51%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.
The job you have
Measured by the same engine as every career on this site. This is the number the moves below are compared against.
8 moves your day-to-day already reaches
Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.
Aircraft Maintenance and Related Trades
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 6%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Conducting quality control checks to ensure precision and adherence to standards.THIS JOB Ensure adherence to aviation safety standards and protocols.shared: adherence, standard
- YOUR JOB Adhering to health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment.THIS JOB Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and compliance with safety regulations.shared: safety, regul
Carpenter and Joinery Supervisors
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 6%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Conducting quality control checks to ensure precision and adherence to standards.THIS JOB Conduct quality control inspections to guarantee the highest standards of workmanship.shared: conduct, quality, control, standard
- YOUR JOB Adhering to health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment.THIS JOB Review project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.shared: safety, regul
Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors
4AI USED FOR
2 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 6%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Conducting quality control checks to ensure precision and adherence to standards.THIS JOB Conduct regular inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.shared: conduct, quality, standard
- YOUR JOB Adhering to health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment.THIS JOB Conduct regular inspections of work sites to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.shared: safety, regul
Builder
4AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 6%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to determine the fabrication process.THIS JOB Interpreting blueprints and technical drawings to understand project specifications.shared: interpret, technical, draw, specific
- YOUR JOB Conducting quality control checks to ensure precision and adherence to standards.THIS JOB Conducting quality checks to ensure work meets building regulations and client expectations.shared: conduct, quality, check
- YOUR JOB Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components using various tools and machinery.THIS JOB Measuring, cutting, and shaping building materials with precision.shared: cutt, shap
Steel Fixers and Underpinners
4AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 6%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Adhering to health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment.THIS JOB Adhering to health and safety protocols on-site to minimize risks and promote a safe working environment.shared: adher, health, safety, safe, environment
- YOUR JOB Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to determine the fabrication process.THIS JOB Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications to determine the required steel reinforcement.shared: interpret, draw, specific, determine
- YOUR JOB Conducting quality control checks to ensure precision and adherence to standards.THIS JOB Conducting quality checks on completed work to ensure compliance with safety standards and project specifications.shared: conduct, quality, check, standard
Stonemasons and Related Trades
4AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 6%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Adhering to health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment.THIS JOB Adhering to health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.shared: adher, health, safety, regul, safe, environment
- YOUR JOB Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to determine the fabrication process.THIS JOB Interpreting blueprints and architectural drawings to understand project specifications.shared: interpret, draw, specific
- YOUR JOB Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components using various tools and machinery.THIS JOB Cutting, shaping, and finishing stone using a variety of tools, including chisels, saws, and grinders.shared: cutt, shap, tool
Construction and Building Trades
4AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 6%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components using various tools and machinery.THIS JOB Utilise a variety of tools and equipment to perform construction tasks, such as cutting, shaping, and assembling materials.shared: cutt, shap, assembl, tool
- YOUR JOB Conducting quality control checks to ensure precision and adherence to standards.THIS JOB Conduct quality checks and inspections to maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations.shared: conduct, quality, check, standard
- YOUR JOB Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to determine the fabrication process.THIS JOB Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to understand project requirements.shared: interpret, technical, draw
Steel Erector
4AI USED FOR
4 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 2 points less of this work than yours (4% against your 6%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Interpreting technical drawings and specifications to determine the fabrication process.THIS JOB Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to understand project specifications.shared: interpret, technical, draw, specific
- YOUR JOB Adhering to health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment.THIS JOB Maintain a clean and organized worksite, adhering to health and safety regulations.shared: adher, health, safety, regul
- YOUR JOB Welding and joining metal parts to create robust structures and products.THIS JOB Align and secure steel structures using bolts, welds, and other fastening methods.shared: weld, structur
Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.