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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" near Toronto (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

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

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 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 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 4,370 people work in this occupation.
  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 27%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
    • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 5%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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