Job prospects Laminating Machine Operator in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Binding and finishing machine operators" 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

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Binding and finishing machine operators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Binding and finishing machine operators (NOC 94152) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Binding and finishing machine operators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Binding and finishing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 75%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 25%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Binding and finishing 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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