Job prospects Ornamental Metal Worker - Metal Fabrication in the Thompson–Okanagan Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metalworking and forging machine operators" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Thompson–Okanagan Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 45%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 36%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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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