Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Calgary

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several 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 Calgary region:

• Approximately 980 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): 32%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 28%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%