Metalworking and forging machine operators in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Cape Breton 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): more than 95%