Labourers in metal fabrication
Labourers in metal fabrication remove excess metal and unwanted materials from metal parts, castings and other metal products and perform other labouring activities.
Limited
Market Demand
TEER 5
Skill Level
NB, MB, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Read and interpret work orders
- Operate metal cleaning equipment such as wheelabrators, deburrers and shotblasters to remove excess welds, rust, scale and other material from surfaces of metal parts, castings and other metal products
- Polish metal products to mirror finish
- Immerse metal products in cleaning solutions
- Assist structural steel and platework fitters, sheet metal workers, metalworking machine operators or other metal workers
- Transport raw materials and finished metal products manually or using hoists or other devices
- Sort metal sheets and parts, scrap metal and other materials
- Clean work areas and equipment
- Load and unload vehicles using hand truck or dolly
- May cut, grind or chip excess metal from metal products using hand tools.
Qualifications
- checkSome secondary school education may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Limited for labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.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 labourers in metal fabrication in New Brunswick: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors: Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 39%Construction (NAICS 23): 13%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 11%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 10%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations62% of labourers in metal fabrication work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.6% of labourers in metal fabrication are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 82% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 18% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Limited
Outlook
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in Manitoba 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 labourers in metal fabrication in Manitoba: Approximately 950 people work in this occupation. Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors: Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 35%Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 30%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations67% of labourers in metal fabrication work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of labourers in metal fabrication are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Some physical duties of this occupation could be performed by automation technologies, which may enable workers to do their jobs more efficiently. The adoption of new technologies such as robotics (including autonomous vehicles, drones, sensors) integrated with digital innovations are expected to bolster industries including construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and trade.Here are some key facts about labourers in metal fabrication in British Columbia: Approximately 1,500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors: Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 49%Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 90% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations56% of labourers in metal fabrication work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of labourers in metal fabrication are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 88% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 12% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 23% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 5 occupations require short-term work demonstration and minimal formal education. Immigration pathways are limited but some provincial programs apply.
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AdvanTec Marine
1 active role · Calgary, AB
BCES Global
1 active role · Tillsonburg, ON
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Search Labourers in metal fabricationarrow_forwardCore Competencies
Operation and Control
to achieve desired outcomes, such as accurate measurements, smooth finishes and proper assembly of metal parts
Quality Control Testing
to ensure fabricated metal parts meet specifications and quality standards through visual inspections, measurements, or simple tests
Stamina
to perform repetitive tasks, such as grinding, cutting, or polishing metal parts, for extended shifts
Static Strength
to safely lift, carry and maneuver heavy objects, such as metal parts, hand carts or dollies
Collaboration
to work alongside platework fitters, metalworking machine operators and other personnel in ensuring the efficient operation of facilities
Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production
to understand metal fabrication techniques and processes, enabling workers to effectively follow production schedules and maintain adherence to quality standards
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