Fabric-printing machine operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for fabric-printing machine operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for fabric-printing machine operator is 94130 (Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94130
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94130 covers
Textile fibre and yarn processing machine operators and workers operate machines to prepare textile fibres; spin, wind or twist yarn or thread; and bleach, dye or finish yarn, thread, cloth or textile products. They are employed by textile manufacturing companies. Hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers trim, scrape, clean, tan, buff and dye animal hides, pelts or skins to produce leather stock and finished furs. They are employed by leather tanning, fur dressing and leather and fur dyeing establishments.
| Unit group | 94130 — Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers |
|---|---|
| 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
- Textile fibre, yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators
- Operate and feed machines that wash, mix, blend, pick, card, lap, comb or draw fibres, finish yarn, hides or pelts
- Operate spinning, twisting, winding or reeling machines
- Operate a variety of machines to clean, bleach, dye, coat or finish fabric, thread, yarn, hide, pelt and other textile products
- Mix dyes or chemicals according to established formulas
- Operate machinery to print designs onto textile products
To use NOC 94130 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 94130 →
Other job titles under NOC 94130
- Autoclave tender - textile manufacturing
- Bleaching range operator - textile manufacturing
- Calender operator - textile manufacturing
- Carding machine operator - textile manufacturing
- Dyeing range operator - textile manufacturing
- Finishing range operator - textile manufacturing
- Leather buffer - hide and pelt processing
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94130, 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 fabric-printing machine operator?+
In NOC 2021, "fabric-printing machine operator" is an example title in unit group 94130 — Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is fabric-printing machine operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94130 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 fabric-printing machine operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94130 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 fabric-printing machine operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94130 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 fabric-printing 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 94130. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.