Job prospects Metal Patternmaker in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Tool and die makers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Tool and die makers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 720 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): 45%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 21%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 17%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology