Job prospects Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Brake Press Set-up Operator in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metalworking and forging machine operators" in the Regina–Moose Mountain 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

Balanced

Over the past few years (2023-2025), the labour market was balanced for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be Moderate for metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Regina - Moose Mountain 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about metalworking and forging machine operators in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 38%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 27%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 26%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

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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