Job prospects CNC (computer Numerical Control) Machinist near Calgary (AB)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors near Calgary (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Calgary region:

• Approximately 980 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

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