Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Southwest

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

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

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 36%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 26%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 14%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%