Job prospects Injection Moulding Processing Operator in the London Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plastics processing machine operators" in the London Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Plastics processing machine operators in the London 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
The employment outlook will be limited for Plastics processing machine operators (NOC 94111) in the London region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Plastics processing machine operators in the London region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Plastics processing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 40%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 13%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Plastics processing machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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