Job prospects Machine Operator - Metal Machining in the London Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machining tool operators" in the London 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 Machining tool operators in the London 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 Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the London region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in the London region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 31%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 22%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Machining tool operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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