72405 economic 2025-2027
Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie Limited
Canada Limited
Machine fitters in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.00
/hr
Typical
$34.43
/hr
Experienced
$45.77
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for machine fitters (NOC 72405) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 machine fitters in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Machine fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 49%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%