Job prospects Foreman/woman, Steel Fitters - Metal Fabrication in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Northeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

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