Construction millwright NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for construction millwright.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for construction millwright is 72400 (Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Trades category draws.
NOC code
72400
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Trades
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72400 covers
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics install, maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. This unit group includes industrial textile machinery mechanics and repairers. Construction millwrights are employed by millwrighting contractors. Industrial mechanics are employed in manufacturing plants, utilities and other industrial establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72400 — Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
- Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks and tractors to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls
To use NOC 72400 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 72400 →
Other job titles under NOC 72400
- Card fixer
- Card grinder
- Industrial mechanic
- Industrial mechanic apprentice
- Industrial sewing machine mechanic
- Knitting machine mechanic
- Loom fixer
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72400, one of these may fit better:
- Building construction inspector — NOC 22233 (Construction inspectors, TEER 2)
- Commercial construction manager — NOC 70010 (Construction managers, TEER 0)
- Construction boilermaker — NOC 72103 (Boilermakers, TEER 2)
- Construction crane operator — NOC 72500 (Crane operators, TEER 2)
- Construction driller — NOC 73402 (Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction, TEER 3)
- Construction electrician — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Construction electrician apprentice — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Construction engineer — NOC 21300 (Civil engineers, TEER 1)
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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 construction millwright?+
In NOC 2021, "construction millwright" is an example title in unit group 72400 — Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is construction millwright eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72400 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does construction millwright get extra CRS points?+
NOC 72400 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 construction millwright get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 72400 is on IRCC's list for Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says construction millwright 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 72400. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.