Metalworking machinery manufacturing
NAICS Code: 333500
BLS projects Metalworking machinery manufacturing to contract -6.2% through 2034 - 8.6 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 12% of them. It ranks among the contracting industries projected through 2034.
Where Metalworking machinery manufacturing sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Metalworking machinery manufacturing sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
-6.2% Top 88% higher than 12% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Contraction read
Signature: 37.6% mean employer AI exposure across 50 tracked public companies .
BLS projects contraction even though many public companies still map to this sector - read employer grades as residual corporate exposure, not proof the industry will keep the same staffing footprint.
NAICS 333500 · 157,100 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Metalworking machinery manufacturing.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Metalworking machinery manufacturing. 50 companies scored · mean AI exposure 37.6%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| ACM Research, Inc. | B |
| Agco Corp /De | B |
| Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. | B |
| Amprius Technologies, Inc. | B |
| Asml Holding NV | B |
| ATS Corp /ATS | B |
| Axcelis Technologies Inc | B |
| Baker Hughes Co | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Metalworking machinery manufacturing shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Metalworking machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333500) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Security systems services | 157,200 | +11.9% |
| Metalworking machinery manufacturing | 157,100 | -6.2% |
| Rail transportation | 156,400 | +0.4% |
| Offices of optometrists | 154,500 | +7.6% |
| Exterminating and pest control services | 153,500 | +3.3% |
| Electrical equipment manufacturing | 153,000 | +4.4% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Metalworking machinery manufacturing?
As of 2024, the Metalworking machinery manufacturing industry employs approximately 157,100 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Metalworking machinery manufacturing growing or declining?
The Metalworking machinery manufacturing industry is projected to decline by 6.2% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of -9,700 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Metalworking machinery manufacturing?
50 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Metalworking machinery manufacturing. Sample names include ACM Research, Inc., Agco Corp /De, Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Metalworking machinery manufacturing industry?
Among 50 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 37.6% (most common grade B). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Metalworking machinery manufacturing. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts