Job prospects Metal Fabricator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Limited for structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 30%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 13%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology