Job prospects Shear Operator - Metal Fabrication in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Kingston–Pembroke 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 36%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 14%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology