Job prospects Manual Machinist in the London 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 London 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 moderate for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the London 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the London region:

• Approximately 890 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): 28%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 28%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 13%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 8%

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