Job prospects Automotive Machinist in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 57%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 13%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%

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