Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in Lower Mainland - Southwest

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%