Job prospects Mould Maker - Plastics Processing in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Tool and die makers" in the Muskoka–Kawarthas 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 Muskoka–Kawarthas Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas 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.

Here are some key facts about Tool and die makers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Tool and die makers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 40%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 37%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 12%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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