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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metalworking and forging machine operators" in the London Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

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.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the London Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be Limited for metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 the London region:

  • Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
  • Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 39%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 22%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Metalworking and forging machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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