Job prospects Production Mechanic in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Northeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 19%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 17%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 15%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology