Job prospects Mesh-welding Machine Operator in the Northern Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Northern Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Welders and related machine operators in the Northern Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Northern 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Northern region:

Approximately 810 people work in this occupation.
Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 31%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology