Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Moncton - Richibucto

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 33%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%