Metalworking and forging machine operators in Muskoka - Kawarthas

The employment outlook will be Very limited for metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many 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 Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 53%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 21%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 6%