Job prospects Machine Operator - Plastic Manufacturing in the Cape Breton Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plastics processing machine operators" in the Cape Breton Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Plastics processing machine operators in the Cape Breton Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Plastics processing machine operators (NOC 94111) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Plastics processing machine operators in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Plastics processing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): more than 95%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Plastics processing machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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