Welders and related machine operators in West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador

The employment outlook will be Moderate for welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 510 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 27%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%