Job prospects Metalworking Machine Helper in the Northeast Region

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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Northeast 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.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 50%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 16%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology