Metalworking and forging machine operators in Saskatoon - Biggar

The employment outlook will be Limited for metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Saskatoon - Biggar 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• 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): 37%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 28%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%