Job prospects Foreman/woman, Machine Tool Operators in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Estrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 22%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 11%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

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