Job prospects Set-up Operator - Metal Machining in the London Region

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

The employment outlook will be limited for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the London 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 London region:

• Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 31%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 22%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology