Job prospects Metal Patternmaker in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Tool and die makers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Tool and die makers 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 Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 Tool and die makers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Tool and die makers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 47%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 19%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 10%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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