Job prospects Steel Fabricator near Kitchener (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters" near Kitchener (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters near Kitchener (ON). 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 33%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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