Job prospects Assembler, Cylinder Heads in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be Limited for mechanical assemblers and inspectors (NOC 94204) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about mechanical assemblers and inspectors in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 1,860 people work in this occupation.
• Mechanical assemblers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 40%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 38%

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