Welders and related machine operators in Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 4,510 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 10%