Job prospects Defect Trimmer - Woodworking in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Woodworking machine operators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Woodworking machine operators (NOC 94124) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Woodworking machine operators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Woodworking machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 37%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 33%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology