Job prospects Patcher Operator - Wood Processing in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other wood processing machine operators in the Northeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other wood processing machine operators (NOC 94129) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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 Other wood processing machine operators in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other wood processing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology