Metalworking and forging machine operators in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 metalworking and forging machine operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 570 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): 40%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%