Job prospects Drawing-in Machine Operator in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations (NOC 94131) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 38%
    • Textile and textile product mills (NAICS 313-314): 24%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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