Job prospects Millwright in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 Moderate for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 5,180 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology