Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in Edmonton

The employment outlook will be Limited for structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Edmonton 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 structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 410 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): 45%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 19%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%