Job prospects Fabricator, Steel - Structural Metal And Platework in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
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 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
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 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
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%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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