Job prospects CNC (computer Numerical Control) Machinist in New Brunswick

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Job opportunities in New Brunswick

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Prospects over the next 3 years

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

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Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology