Job outlooks for Machining tool operators

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CNC machining tool operator (94106)

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

    • Halifax Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • New BrunswickUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in Quebec:

    • Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%
      • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 16%
      • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 10%
      • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
    • 67% of machining tool operators work all year, while 33% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 89% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 11% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 51%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 19%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 6%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 27%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 24%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 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 Machining tool operators in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 32%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 22%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 16%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 25%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 19%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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 Machining tool operators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

      • Approximately 1,210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 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 Machining tool operators in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 25%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 20%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 19%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 16%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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 Machining tool operators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 1,210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Montérégie 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 21%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 16%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
        • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 7%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Machining tool operators in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 61%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 8%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in Ontario 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in Ontario:

    • Approximately 7,100 people work in this occupation.
    • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 27%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
      • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
    • 64% of machining tool operators work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of machining tool operators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 40%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 22%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 Machining tool operators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,730 people work in this occupation.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 41%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 25%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%

    • London Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) 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.
      • A moderate number of 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 Machining tool operators in the London region:

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 31%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 22%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas 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 Machining tool operators in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 40%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 33%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Northeast 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 Machining tool operators in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 47%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 17%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 8%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%

    • Ottawa Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 41%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 39%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 Machining tool operators in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 50%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 21%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Toronto 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 Machining tool operators in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 22%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
        • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 5%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be limited for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 Machining tool operators in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 46%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 17%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 6%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 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 Machining tool operators in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
    • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 49%
      • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 28%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
    • 72% of machining tool operators work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of machining tool operators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 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 Machining tool operators in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 560 people work in this occupation.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 56%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 27%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 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.

    Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 76%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%
    • 73% of machining tool operators work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in Alberta:

    • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 41%
      • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
      • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
      • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 6%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • 56% of machining tool operators work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Edmonton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be good for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 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%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in British Columbia 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 Machining tool operators in British Columbia:

    • 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): 25%
      • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 23%
      • Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 19%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 75% of machining tool operators work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of machining tool operators are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 14% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be moderate for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 Machining tool operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 22%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 16%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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