Job prospects Dimensional Inspector - Machine Shop in the Northeast Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" in the Northeast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Northeast 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 550 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): 31%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 24%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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