Button machine operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for button machine operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for button machine operator is 94219 (Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94219
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94219 covers
Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors assemble, finish and inspect components or products of various materials, such as jewellery, silverware, buttons, pencils, non-prescription lenses, brushes, clocks and watches, musical instruments, sporting goods, toys, boats and other miscellaneous products. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing companies.
| Unit group | 94219 — Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Assemblers and finishers
- Operate machines, use hand tools or power tools to cut, shape and fit materials to form parts and to fabricate components or products
- Load supplies into hoppers of dispensing units or manually align, feed or otherwise place materials into machines
- Screw, clip, glue, bond, weld or otherwise assemble parts and components to form final products
- Sand, trim, grind or clean products into final form using hand tools
- Clean work stations and remove scraps, dust, shavings or other by-products from machinery and surrounding areas
To use NOC 94219 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 94219 →
Other job titles under NOC 94219
- Aluminum boat assembler
- Antenna assembler
- Bicycle assembler
- Boat assembler
- Boat inspector
- Brush making machine operator
- Camera assembly inspector
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94219, one of these may fit better:
- Bag machine operator — NOC 94111 (Plastics processing machine operators, TEER 4)
- Bolt machine operator — NOC 94107 (Machine operators of other metal products, TEER 4)
- Bookbinding machine operator — NOC 94152 (Binding and finishing machine operators, TEER 4)
- Brazing machine operator — NOC 72106 (Welders and related machine operators, TEER 2)
- Brazing machine setter — NOC 72106 (Welders and related machine operators, TEER 2)
- Can-forming machine operator — NOC 94107 (Machine operators of other metal products, TEER 4)
- Canning machine operator — NOC 94140 (Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing, TEER 4)
- Carton forming machine operator — NOC 94122 (Paper converting machine operators, TEER 4)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for button machine operator?+
In NOC 2021, "button machine operator" is an example title in unit group 94219 — Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is button machine operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94219 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does button machine operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94219 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a button machine operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94219 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says button machine operator but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 94219. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.