Job prospects Painting Machine Operator in the Lanaudière Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the Lanaudière Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (NOC 94213) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the Lanaudière region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 24%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology