Job prospects Factory Maintenance Mechanic in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Northeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

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

• Approximately 3,660 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 24%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology