Job prospects Manufacturing Technician - Industrial Engineering in Ontario

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Job opportunities in Ontario

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians (NOC 2233) in Ontario for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

• Manufacturing companies, especially in transportation equipment and machinery production
• Architectural, engineering and related services companies

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

• Investments in the automotive industry, including in connected, electric, and autonomous vehicle technologies, may boost activity across motor vehicle manufacturing
• Shift towards more advanced manufacturing processes and production systems could improve job prospects
• Demand for engineering consulting services and opportunities to support workflow, performance and efficiency, and supply chain management across several industries

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

• Knowledge of design software tools such as computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)
• Experience in a particular field of manufacturing may be preferred
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and quality control practices

Voluntary designations such as Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) are available through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

Here are some key facts about Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians in Ontario:

• Approximately 8,000 people work in this occupation.
• Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 15%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
• 74% of industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
• less than 5% of industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 81% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: 19% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 27% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 6% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 26% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 21% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations

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