Job prospects Machinist near Hamilton (ON)

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors near Hamilton (ON). 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,910 people work in this occupation.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 40%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 14%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 5%

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