Job prospects Process Operator - Primary Metal And Mineral Products Processing in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing in the Northeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 93100) in the Northeast 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 51%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 35%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%

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