Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in Winnipeg

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 45%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 19%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%