Job prospects Bending Machine Operator in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,510 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): 28%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 23%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology