Job prospects Laser Cutter - Metal Fabrication in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Thompson–Okanagan Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 45%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 36%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology