- O*NET-SOC code
- 49-9096.00
Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Moderate· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.000
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.13
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
14 rated tasks · 0 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (0.0%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.O*NET Task ID 13892 | 0.0 |
Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.O*NET Task ID 13893 | 0.0 |
Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.O*NET Task ID 13894 | 0.0 |
Select gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.O*NET Task ID 13895 | 0.0 |
Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.O*NET Task ID 13896 | 0.0 |
Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.O*NET Task ID 13897 | 0.0 |
Align, level, and anchor machinery.O*NET Task ID 13898 | 0.0 |
Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.O*NET Task ID 13899 | 0.0 |
Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.O*NET Task ID 13900 | 0.0 |
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.O*NET Task ID 13901 | 0.0 |
Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.O*NET Task ID 13902 | 0.0 |
Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and to the lines.O*NET Task ID 13903 | 0.0 |
Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts.O*NET Task ID 13904 | 0.0 |
Load machines onto trucks to prepare for transportation.O*NET Task ID 21206 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (14)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials. | Core |
| Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability. | Core |
| Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools. | Core |
| Select gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules. | Core |
| Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment. | Core |
| Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques. | Core |
| Align, level, and anchor machinery. | Core |
| Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools. | Core |
| Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets. | Core |
| Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps. | Core |
| Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use. | Core |
| Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts. | Core |
| Load machines onto trucks to prepare for transportation. | Core |
| Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and to the lines. | Supplemental |
0.58/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability. | E0 none |
| Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Align, level, and anchor machinery. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools. | E0 none |
| Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials, such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures, such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use. | E0 none |
| Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Load machines onto trucks to prepare for transportation. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and to the lines. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
- Employment, 2025
- 23K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 23K
- Change (2025–35)
- +3.9%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $62,640
- Typical education needed for entry
- High school diploma or equivalent
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78493 | 삭구원 및 케이블 접속원 | Same scope | confirmed |
| 75341 | 크레인 설치 및 정비원 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 7215Riggers and Cable Splicers
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Riggers and cable splicers assemble rigging gear to move and position equipment and structural components, or install and maintain cables, ropes and wires on construction sites, buildings or other structures.
Tasks
- (a) estimating the size, shape and weight of objects to be moved and deciding on the type of equipment to move them;
- (b) installing and repairing cables, ropes, wires, pulleys and other tackle;
- (c) joining, repairing and fitting attachments to wires, ropes and cables;
- (d) working as member of crew erecting and repairing derricks for drilling water, gas and oil wells;
- (e) lifting and mounting scenery, lighting and other equipment in theatres and on film sets;
- (f) installing and maintaining communication towers, aerial cableways, funicular railways, ski lifts and similar infrastructure.
Example occupations
Cable and rope splicer · Rigger · Ship rigger · Theatrical rigger · Tower rigger
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- riggerESCO 7215.2Same scope
Riggers specialise in the lifting of heavy objects, often helped by a crane or derrick. They work with crane operators to attach and detach crane loads. They may also install the heavy object in place.
- boat riggerESCO 7215.2.1This occupation is broader
Boat riggers use hand and power tools to install motors, gauges, controls and accessories such as batteries, lights, fuel tanks and ignition switches. They also perform pre-delivery inspections.
- ground riggerESCO 7215.2.2This occupation is broader
Ground riggers assist level riggers assembling temporary suspension structures to support performance equipment. Their work is based on instruction and plans. They work indoor as well as outdoor. They cooperate closely with high riggers. \
- high riggerESCO 7215.2.3This occupation is broader
High riggers assemble and hoist temporary suspension structures on heights to support performance equipment. Their work is based on instruction, plans and calculations. Their job can include rope access, working above colleagues, assemble constructions to lift performers and lifting heavy loads, which makes it a high risk occupation. They work indoor as well as outdoor. They cooperate with ground riggers to unload and assemble constructions on ground level.
- construction scaffolderESCO 7119.1Overlapping, not the same
Construction scaffolders put up scaffolds and platforms in order to make safe construction work at heights possible.
- event scaffolderESCO 7215.1Overlapping, not the same
Event scaffolders set up and dismantle temporary seating, stages and structures to support performance equipment, artists and audience. Their job can include rope access, working above colleagues and lifting heavy loads, which makes it a high risk occupation. Their work is based on instruction, plans and calculations. They work indoors as well as outdoors.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| F1502 | Monteur / Monteuse en structures métalliques | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| I1601 | Préparateur / Préparatrice de bateau | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| I1634 | Accastilleur / Accastilleuse | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| L1506 | Machiniste spectacle | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| L1525 | Chef / Cheffe machiniste spectacle | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 7315 | Montadores de estructuras cableadas y empalmadores de cables | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 52532 | Kranführer/innen, Aufzugsmaschinisten und Bediener/innen verwandter Hebeeinrichtungen - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | Related, not a match |
| 94512 | Berufe in der Veranstaltungs- und Bühnentechnik - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | Related, not a match |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 544 | 輸送機械組立従事者（自動車を除く） | Related, not a match |
| 649 | その他の定置・建設機械運転従事者 | Related, not a match |
| 652 | とび職 | Related, not a match |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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