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

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several 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 Northeast region:

• Approximately 250 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:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 38%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 13%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%