Job prospects Mould Maker - Plastics Processing in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Tool and die makers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Several 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Tool and die makers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 45%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 21%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 17%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology