Electric arc welder NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for electric arc welder.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for electric arc welder is 72106 (Welders and related machine operators), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Trades category draws.
NOC code
72106
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Trades
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72106 covers
Welders operate welding equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This unit group also includes machine operators who operate previously set up production welding, brazing and soldering equipment. They are employed by companies that manufacture structural steel and platework, boilers, heavy machinery, aircraft and ships and other metal products, and by welding contractors and welding shops, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72106 — Welders and related machine operators |
|---|---|
| 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
- Welders
- Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW)
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Operate brazing and soldering equipment
- Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines
To use NOC 72106 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 72106 →
Other job titles under NOC 72106
- Aviation welding technician
- Brazing machine operator
- Brazing machine setter
- Laser welding operator
- Pressure vessel welder
- Production welder
- Journeyman/woman welder
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If your duties don't match NOC 72106, one of these may fit better:
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- Electric refrigerator assembler — NOC 94202 (Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing, 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 electric arc welder?+
In NOC 2021, "electric arc welder" is an example title in unit group 72106 — Welders and related machine operators. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is electric arc welder eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72106 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 electric arc welder get extra CRS points?+
NOC 72106 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 electric arc welder get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 72106 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 electric arc welder 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 72106. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.