Job prospects Machine Tool Operator - Metal Machining in the Edmonton Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machining tool operators" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Machining tool operators in the Edmonton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Edmonton 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 49%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 27%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machining tool operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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