Job prospects Metalworking Machine Operator in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metalworking and forging machine operators" in the Regina–Moose Mountain 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 major labour shortage for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region. There were far 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 good for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Regina - Moose Mountain 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 36%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 31%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 22%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Metalworking and forging machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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