Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Northern

The employment outlook will be Limited for machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Northern 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.

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

• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 59%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 15%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%