Job prospects Machine Tool Operator - Metal Machining in the Lanaudière Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machining tool operators" in the Lanaudière Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Machining tool operators in the Lanaudière 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Lanaudière region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Machining tool operators in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 25%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 19%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machining tool operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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