Job prospects Metal Fabricator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 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 limited for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 22%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 22%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 13%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology