Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic, Plant Machinery in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 55%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 24%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology