Job prospects CNC Machining Tool Operator near Stratford (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machining tool operators" near Stratford (ON) 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 Machining tool operators near Stratford (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 50%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 21%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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