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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
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Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 2,580 people work in this occupation.
- Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 30%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 18%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 17%
- Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 10%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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