94105 economic 2025-2027
Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula Limited
Canada Limited
Metalworking and forging machine operators in Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$19.00
/hr
Typical
$24.91
/hr
Experienced
$34.30
/hr
Average: $25.77/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about metalworking and forging machine operators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 2,190 people work in this occupation.
- Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 21%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 16%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 16%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%