Job prospects Shotblasting Machine Operator - Metal Products Manufacturing in the London Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in metal fabrication in the London 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

The employment outlook will be limited for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the London region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• 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 Labourers in metal fabrication in the London region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 31%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 20%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology