Job prospects Machine Operator - Mineral And Metal Processing near Sudbury (ON)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing near Sudbury (ON). 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 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 94100) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machine operators, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 64%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 22%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology