Job prospects Laser Cutter - Metal Fabrication in the Edmonton Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metalworking and forging machine operators" in the Edmonton 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), the labour market was balanced for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Edmonton Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Edmonton region:
- Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 21%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 17%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 16%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
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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