Job prospects CNC Machining Tool Operator in the Toronto Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machining tool operators" in the Toronto Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Machining tool operators in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 22%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
    • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machining tool operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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