Job prospects Laser Beam Machine-welder Operator near Winnipeg (MB)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators near Winnipeg (MB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 1,840 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 27%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology