Welders and related machine operators in Halifax

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 33%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 7%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%