Job prospects Flexographic Press Set-up Technician - Printing in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Printing press operators in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Printing press operators (NOC 73401) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 Printing press operators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Printing press operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 37%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%
  • Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology