Job prospects Forming Roll Set-up Operator - Metal Fabrication in the London Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the London Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the London 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 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 London region:

• Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
• Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 38%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 22%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology