Welders and related machine operators in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Very limited for welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 2,380 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 5%