Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in North

The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the North 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the North region:

• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 44%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 18%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%