Job prospects Laser Beam Machine-welder Operator near St. John's (NL)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" near St. John's (NL) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators near St. John's (NL). 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 27%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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