Metalworking and forging machine operators in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Limited for metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about metalworking and forging machine operators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 44%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 35%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%