Job prospects Drop Forger in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metalworking and forging machine operators" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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.
- 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 5,380 people work in this occupation.
- Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 22%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 14%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Metalworking and forging machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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