Job prospects NC (numerically Controlled) Machining Tool Operator in the Estrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machining tool operators" in the Estrie 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 Machining tool operators in the Estrie 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

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Estrie 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 16%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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