Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Edmonton

The employment outlook will be Limited for machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Edmonton 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 several 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 Edmonton region:

• Approximately 2,180 people work in this occupation.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 48%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 14%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%