Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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): 34%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 23%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%