Job prospects Helper, Welding Machine Operator near Drummondville (QC)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in metal fabrication near Drummondville (QC). 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 Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Centre-du-Québec region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 24%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 16%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology