Why might a worker stand idle?

The launch-day guide says each automated job has a Mastery requirement. It reports that a worker below the required level will not complete that queued recipe, and that the matching tool or a perk can raise Mastery. If the queue does not move, compare the job requirement with the worker’s displayed level and equipment before rebuilding the station. Exact tool values and all reasons for a stalled job remain pending because the guide has no build label.

How is material reported to reach a station?

The guide describes a supplier station assigned to one worker, with that worker carrying required items from storage to production and taking finished goods back. It recommends keeping the station and relevant storage reasonably close to the production area. This gives you a reported setup to inspect, not a verified range or capacity rule. Whether every station, chest, or production type uses the same workflow is still unknown.

What should you confirm before assigning more workers?

Check the current station interface for its worker slot, queued recipe, required Mastery, and any visible input shortage. Make sure the stored input is the same item the recipe requests before you add another worker. The collected sources do not establish the full unlock sequence, maximum worker count, tool durability, or every failure message. Those details remain pending confirmation and are not stated as universal rules here.