Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie

The employment outlook will be Limited for structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 460 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): 27%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 20%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%