Job prospects Bench Hand, Machine Shop - Metal Products Manufacturing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 Labourers in metal fabrication in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 45%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology