Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Limited for mechanical assemblers and inspectors (NOC 94204) in the Lower Mainland - 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about mechanical assemblers and inspectors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Mechanical assemblers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 45%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 16%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%