Job prospects Mould Maker - Plastics Processing near Toronto (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Tool and die makers" near Toronto (ON) 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 Tool and die makers near Toronto (ON). 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Tool and die makers in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 2,880 people work in this occupation.
  • Tool and die makers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 43%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 27%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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