Will “Hoist and Winch Operators” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

65% Chance of Automation

“Hoist and Winch Operators” 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.

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