Metalworking and forging machine operators in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie

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

• Approximately 3,650 people work in this occupation.
• Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 28%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 19%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%