Job prospects Cutter, Plastics in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (NOC 94212) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 57%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology