Job prospects Engine Lathe Set-up Operator in the Centre-du-Québec Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machining tool operators" in the Centre-du-Québec Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Machining tool operators in the Centre-du-Québec 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 Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 27%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 24%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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