Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat

The employment outlook will be Limited for machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Limited job opportunities for the forecast period due to cost-cutting measures, automation and offshoring.

• Employment turnover is expected as members retire over the next few years.

Here are some key facts about machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 170 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): 69%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%