Job prospects NC (numerically Controlled) Machining Tool Operator in the Windsor-Sarnia Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machining tool operators" in the Windsor-Sarnia Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Machining tool operators in the Windsor-Sarnia 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

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Machining tool operators in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 46%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 17%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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