Job prospects Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Brake Press Set-up Operator in Nova Scotia

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as a "computer numerically controlled (CNC) brake press set-up operator" in Nova Scotia or across Canada.

Job opportunities in Nova Scotia

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 28, 2026. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be Moderate for metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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 metalworking and forging machine operators in Nova Scotia:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 32%
  • Mineral products manufacturing (NAICS 324, 327, 331): 25%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336, except 3366): 12%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
• 53% of metalworking and forging machine operators work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 89% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • Women: 11% compared to 49% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 16% compared to 10% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 27% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: n/a
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Breakdown by region

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Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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