Foundry worker NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for foundry worker.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for foundry worker is 94101 (Foundry workers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94101
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94101 covers
Foundry workers make foundry moulds and cores by hand or machine, cast molten metal, and operate furnaces in the foundry industry. They are employed by metal foundries and foundry departments of metal products manufacturing companies.
| Unit group | 94101 — Foundry 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
- Mouldmakers and coremakers
- Make and repair sand moulds using patterns, moulding boxes, sand and hand tools following bench, floor or pit moulding methods
- Operate ovens to dry moulds
- Make cores for use inside moulds to form holes or void spaces in castings using core boxes, sand, hammer and wire or other reinforcing material
- Coat cores with protective materials and bake cores in oven
- Set up, adjust and operate various mouldmaking and coremaking machines to make sand and ceramics moulds and cores
To use NOC 94101 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 94101 →
Other job titles under NOC 94101
- Die-casting machine operator
- Manual moulder
- Bench moulder - foundry
- Casting machine operator - foundry
- Ceramic mouldmaker - foundry
- Furnace operator - foundry
- Melter - foundry
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94101, one of these may fit better:
- Foundry engineer — NOC 21322 (Metallurgical and materials engineers, TEER 1)
- Foundry manager — NOC 90010 (Manufacturing managers, TEER 0)
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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 foundry worker?+
In NOC 2021, "foundry worker" is an example title in unit group 94101 — Foundry workers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is foundry worker eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94101 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 foundry worker get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94101 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 foundry worker get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94101 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 foundry worker 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 94101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.