Job prospects Production Welder in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators in the Kingston–Pembroke 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 Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 7%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology