Job prospects Machine Fitter near Kitchener (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machine fitters" near Kitchener (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Machine fitters near Kitchener (ON) over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Machine fitters (NOC 72405) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machine fitters in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machine fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 34%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
    • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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