Job prospects Laser Cutter - Metal Fabrication near Ottawa (ON)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metalworking and forging machine operators" near Ottawa (ON) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Metalworking and forging machine operators near Ottawa (ON) 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Ottawa region:
- Approximately 190 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): 45%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
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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