Will “Pulling Unit Floorhand” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

65% Chance of Automation

“Pulling Unit Floorhand” will maybe be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #363 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Hoist and Winch Operators”.

Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths.
Signal and assist other workers loading or unloading materials.
Repair, maintain, and adjust equipment, using hand tools.
Move levers, pedals, and throttles to stop, start, and regulate speeds of hoist or winch drums in response to hand, bell, buzzer, telephone, loud-speaker, or whistle signals, or by observing dial indicators or cable marks.
Oil winch drums so that cables will wind smoothly.
Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
Attach, fasten, and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials, and equipment, using hand tools.
Climb ladders to position and set up vehicle-mounted derricks.
Apply hand or foot brakes and move levers to lock hoists or winches.
Tend auxiliary equipment, such as jacks, slings, cables, or stop blocks, to facilitate moving items or materials for further processing.
Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications.
Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.