Machinists

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Steady employment growth and fewer applicants have resulted in growing demand for this occupation. Opportunities are more abundant in the Halifax area, particularly in oceans-related industries.Here are some key facts about machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Nova Scotia: Approximately 550 people work in this occupation. Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 39%Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336, except 3366): 21%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 5% 80% of machinists and machining and tooling inspectors work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.5% of machinists and machining and tooling inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% 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: 12% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 35% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 48% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Moderate for machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of 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 Prince Edward Island: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 59%Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 36% 81% of machinists and machining and tooling inspectors work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 65% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors are employed by manufacturing companies—particularly metal, machinery, and transportation equipment manufacturers. Some workers are also employed in the repair and maintenance sector.The high level of construction activity in the province and the resulting need for metal, machines and other materials is expected to support demand for this occupation going forward. Employment growth in this occupation is dependent on new manufacturing plants opening and expanding or replacing workers who have moved up to other roles within the company. New automation technologies may shift the tasks done by machinists and machining and tooling inspectors going forward.Employers may require the completion of a machinist diploma or apprenticeship program. A Red Seal endorsement or Journeyperson Certificate will enhance employment prospects. Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and using power tools are considered an asset by employers.Here are some key facts about machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in New Brunswick: Approximately 600 people work in this occupation. Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 30%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 22%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 15%Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%Construction (NAICS 23): 5% 67% of machinists and machining and tooling inspectors work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.7% of machinists and machining and tooling inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations