Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic, Production Machinery in the Southeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Southeast 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• 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 Southeast region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 18%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology