Glass process control operators

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Moderate for glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters (NOC 94102) in Ontario 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.Here are some key facts about glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters in Ontario: Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation. Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters mainly work in the following sectors: Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 59%Construction (NAICS 23): 12%Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations61% of glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 87% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 13% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 26% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

Quebec

The employment outlook will be Moderate for glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters (NOC 94102) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters in Quebec: Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters mainly work in the following sectors: Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 56%Construction (NAICS 23): 15% 51% of glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 91% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 9% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 33% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters (NOC 94102) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.Some physical duties of this occupation could be performed by automation technologies, which may enable workers to do their jobs more efficiently.  The adoption of new technologies such as robotics (including autonomous vehicles, drones, sensors) integrated with digital innovations are expected to bolster industries including construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and trade.Here are some key facts about glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters in British Columbia: Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters mainly work in the following sectors: Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 76%Construction (NAICS 23): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations65% of glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.14% of glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 88% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 12% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations