Job prospects Power Press Operator - Metal Fabrication in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metalworking and forging machine operators" in the Chaudière-Appalaches 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 Chaudière-Appalaches 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of 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 Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 400 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): 32%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
- Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 12%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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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