Electrical switchgear panel wirer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for electrical switchgear panel wirer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for electrical switchgear panel wirer is 94203 (Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94203
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94203 covers
Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors of industrial electrical motors and transformers assemble, fabricate, fit, wire and inspect heavy-duty industrial electrical equipment. They are employed by manufacturers of industrial electric motors, transformers, control equipment, railway locomotives, transit vehicles and other heavy electrical equipment.
| Unit group | 94203 — Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers |
|---|---|
| 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
- Assemble and fit metal and other prefabricated parts to close tolerances according to blueprints to build heavy-duty electric motors or transformers
- Assemble stators or armatures for heavy-duty electric motors; compress steel laminations to build transformer cores; assemble windings into core using overhead cranes and make electrical connections using crimping, brazing and soldering equipment
- Assemble and fit electrical motor or transformer auxiliary equipment such as bushings, tap changes, conduit boxes, heating devices, protective equipment and cooling equipment
- Set up and adjust production machinery and equipment, such as coil winding machines, for the manufacture of heavy-duty electrical equipment
- May perform basic tests on electric motors.
To use NOC 94203 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 94203 →
Other job titles under NOC 94203
- Control panel assembler
- Electrical control panel inspector
- Electrical fitter
- Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motor inspector and tester
- Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors fitter-assembler
- Motor and generator assembler and wirer
- Panelboard assembler - industrial electrical equipment
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94203, one of these may fit better:
- Aircraft electrical technician — NOC 22313 (Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors, TEER 2)
- Electrical appliance assembler — NOC 94202 (Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing, TEER 4)
- Electrical appliance assembly inspector — NOC 94202 (Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing, TEER 4)
- Electrical appliance assembly supervisor — NOC 92021 (Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing, TEER 2)
- Electrical contractor — NOC 72011 (Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations, TEER 2)
- Electrical design engineer — NOC 21310 (Electrical and electronics engineers, TEER 1)
- Electrical distribution planning engineer — NOC 21310 (Electrical and electronics engineers, TEER 1)
- Electrical dry battery inspector — NOC 94205 (Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus 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 electrical switchgear panel wirer?+
In NOC 2021, "electrical switchgear panel wirer" is an example title in unit group 94203 — Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is electrical switchgear panel wirer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94203 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 electrical switchgear panel wirer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94203 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 electrical switchgear panel wirer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94203 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 electrical switchgear panel wirer 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 94203. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.