Job prospects Fitter - Structural Metal Fabrication in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters near Longueuil (QC) over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of 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 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 40%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 40%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology