Welders and related machine operators in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 46%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%