Job prospects Operator, Pipe Extrusion Machine - Plastic Manufacturing in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plastics processing machine operators" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Plastics processing machine operators in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Plastics processing machine operators (NOC 94111) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Plastics processing machine operators in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Plastics processing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 72%
- Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 8%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Plastics processing machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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