Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Red Deer

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Red Deer region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 34%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 20%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%