Welders and related machine operators in North Central

The employment outlook will be Very limited for welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the North Central 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.

Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the North Central region:

• Approximately 860 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 48%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 20%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 9%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%