Job prospects Shotblasting Machine Operator - Metal Products Manufacturing in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 2,120 people work in this occupation.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 38%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology