Job prospects Mould Maker - Plastics Processing in the Estrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Tool and die makers" in the Estrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Tool and die makers in the Estrie 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • 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 Tool and die makers in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Tool and die makers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 37%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 32%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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