Job prospects Press Operator - Plastic Manufacturing in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plastics processing machine operators" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Plastics processing machine operators in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Plastics processing machine operators (NOC 94111) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Plastics processing machine operators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 490 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): 56%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 11%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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