Job prospects Filament Coater in the South Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the South Central Region. 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 good for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (NOC 94213) in the South Central region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the South Central region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 50%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 18%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 14%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology