Job prospects Burning Table Operator - Metal Fabrication in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 37%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology