Job prospects Machine Tool Operator - Metal Machining in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machining tool operators" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Machining tool operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 22%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 16%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Machining tool operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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