Job prospects Power Brake Operator - Metal Fabrication near Ville de Saguenay (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metalworking and forging machine operators" near Ville de Saguenay (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Metalworking and forging machine operators near Ville de Saguenay (QC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 110 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): 56%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 19%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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