Job prospects Glass Edger in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters (NOC 94102) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 66%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 15%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology