Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Camrose - Drumheller

The employment outlook will be Limited for machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Camrose - Drumheller 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 moderate 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 120 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): 64%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 16%