Drawing-in machine operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for drawing-in machine operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for drawing-in machine operator is 94131 (Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94131
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94131 covers
Weavers, knitters and other workers in fabric making occupations operate machines to process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, rope, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments or to quilt and embroider fabric. This unit group also includes workers who perform activities such as reproducing patterns, drawing-in and tying warps and setting up looms. They are employed by textile companies and by garment and mattress manufacturing companies.
| Unit group | 94131 — Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations |
|---|---|
| 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
- Set up looms or other processing machines
- Read loom patterns and prepare loom pattern mechanisms for processing
- Operate looms to weave yarn or thread into textile fabrics or products
- Operate machines that produce twine, ropes or nets
- Operate batteries of knitting machines to produce knitted fabric, hosiery, garments or other products
- Operate carpet tufting machines, felt making needle-punch machines and other machines to produce textile products
To use NOC 94131 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 94131 →
Other job titles under NOC 94131
- Carpet weaver
- Embroidery machine operator
- Hosiery knitter
- Knitting machine operator
- Loom operator
- Drawer-in - textiles
- Knitter - textiles
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94131, 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)
- Brush making machine operator — NOC 94219 (Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors, TEER 4)
- Button machine operator — NOC 94219 (Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors, TEER 4)
- Can-forming machine operator — NOC 94107 (Machine operators of other metal products, 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 drawing-in machine operator?+
In NOC 2021, "drawing-in machine operator" is an example title in unit group 94131 — Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is drawing-in machine operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94131 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 drawing-in machine operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94131 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 drawing-in machine operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94131 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 drawing-in 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 94131. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.