Job prospects Grinder And Sharpener - Metal Products Manufacturing in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in metal fabrication" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 2,290 people work in this occupation.
  • Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 41%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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