Job prospects General Machinist in the Toronto Region

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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 Toronto Region. 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 good for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Toronto 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.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 4,370 people work in this occupation.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 27%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 5%

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