Job prospects Shear Operator in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metalworking and forging machine operators" in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region 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 in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region 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 limited for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 90 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): 32%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 23%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 23%
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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