Job prospects Fabricator, Metal - Structural Metal And Platework near Hamilton (ON)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters" near Hamilton (ON) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters near Hamilton (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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 480 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): 44%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 13%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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