Job prospects Painter-finisher - Furniture Finishing in the Windsor-Sarnia Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Furniture finishers and refinishers in the Windsor-Sarnia Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 47%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 23%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

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