Job prospects Lead Welder in the South Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Welders and related machine operators in the South Central 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 limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the South Central region:

• Approximately 890 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 48%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology