Welders and related machine operators in Edmundston - Woodstock

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• 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 Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 27%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%