Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Estrie

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Employment in this occupation primarily depends on the vitality of the manufacturing industries. Although these industries rely heavily on domestic demand, exports have been gaining importance for several years.

Stabilizing inflation and lower interest rates should improve the outlook for this occupational group by stimulating manufacturing activity and the development of construction projects.

However, technological changes that contribute to increased labour productivity and higher skill levels could moderate job growth.

Here are some key facts about machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 1,060 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): 30%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 22%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 17%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%