Welders and related machine operators in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat

The employment outlook will be Limited for welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment prospects for welders are tightening due to slower growth in key sectors, fewer job openings, a steady supply of experienced workers, and project delays in energy and infrastructure.

Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 1,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 31%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%