Job prospects Inspector, Machining And Tooling near Kelowna (BC)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors near Kelowna (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 30%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 25%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology