Job prospects Foreman/woman, Machining Tool Operators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 30%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 17%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

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