Job prospects Machinist in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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.
• 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,040 people work in this occupation.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 26%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 24%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

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