Job prospects General Machinist in the Fredericton–Oromocto

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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 Fredericton–Oromocto. 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 Fredericton - Oromocto 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 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 66%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 25%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%

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