Job prospects Metal Fabricator in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 moderate for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 460 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): 33%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology