Machine fitters
Machine fitters fit, assemble and otherwise build heavy industrial machinery and transportation equipment, including aircraft engines.
Limited
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
ON, QC, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams to determine assembly operations
- Fit and assemble prefabricated metal parts to build heavy industrial machinery and equipment such as construction, farming, and processing machinery, railway vehicles and aircraft engines
- Move and align subassemblies and components using lifting and transporting devices such as overhead cranes
- Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors or hydraulic assemblies
- Inspect parts, subassemblies and finished products to ensure quality.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkCompletion of a mechanical apprenticeship program, such as millwrighting, machining, pipefitting, automotive service or heavy equipment repair orcompletion of a four-year machine fitter apprenticeship program orcompletion of five years of on-the-job training is usually required.
- checkCompletion of a two- to three-year college program in aircraft manufacturing or general fabrication is required for aircraft engine fitters.
- checkCertification in a related trade may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Limited for machine fitters (NOC 72405) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about machine fitters in Ontario: Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Machine fitters mainly work in the following sectors: Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 38%Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 7%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6% 66% of machine fitters work all year, while 34% 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 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks 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: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for machine fitters (NOC 72405) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about machine fitters in Quebec: Approximately 950 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Machine fitters mainly work in the following sectors: Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 39%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%Construction (NAICS 23): 6% 67% of machine fitters 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 39% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Express Entry (FSW)
Canadian Experience Class
Provincial Nominee Programs
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Top Companies Hiring
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DBG Canada Limited
3 active roles · Mississauga, ON
Tcii
3 active roles · Paris, ON · Woodstock, ON
Marshall Land Systems
2 active roles · Moncton, NB
Forum Energy Technologies (FET)
1 active role · Calgary, AB
Inovata Foods
1 active role · Tillsonburg, ON
Finning
1 active role · Edmonton, AB
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Setting Up
to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the assembly process by preparing tools, equipment and workspaces appropriately
Quality Control Testing
to ensure assembled machinery meets performance and safety standards, regularly verifying proper functionality, alignment and adherence to specifications
Multi-Limb Coordination
to accurately and efficiently handle tools and parts simultaneously, such as holding components in place while operating machinery or tools
Depth Perception
to accurately gauge the distance between parts and components and their exact dimensions, which is essential for a precise assembling and fitting
Attention to Detail
to ensure all components are assembled accurately and fitted precisely according to specifications
Knowledge in Mechanics and Machinery
to adhere to technical specifications, as well as to understand the tolerances of the parts used and the proper procedures for installing and assembling machinery
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