Heavy equipment fitter NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for heavy equipment fitter.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for heavy equipment fitter is 72405 (Machine fitters), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
72405
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72405 covers
Machine fitters fit, assemble and otherwise build heavy industrial machinery and transportation equipment, including aircraft engines. They are employed in industrial machinery and transportation equipment manufacturing industries.
| Unit group | 72405 — Machine fitters |
|---|---|
| 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
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams to determine assembly operations
- Fit and assemble prefabricated metal parts to build heavy industrial machinery and equipment such as construction, farming, and processing machinery, railway vehicles and aircraft engines
- Move and align subassemblies and components using lifting and transporting devices such as overhead cranes
- Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors or hydraulic assemblies
- Inspect parts, subassemblies and finished products to ensure quality.
To use NOC 72405 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 72405 →
Other job titles under NOC 72405
- Aircraft engine fitter
- Assembly fitter
- Machine builder
- Machine fitter
- Machine tool builder
- Mechanical fitter
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72405, one of these may fit better:
- Agricultural equipment technician — NOC 72401 (Heavy-duty equipment mechanics, TEER 2)
- Athletic equipment custodian — NOC 65211 (Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport, TEER 5)
- Audio equipment salesperson — NOC 64100 (Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers, TEER 4)
- Boiler fitter — NOC 72103 (Boilermakers, TEER 2)
- Communication equipment sales representative — NOC 62100 (Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade, TEER 2)
- Construction equipment mechanic — NOC 72401 (Heavy-duty equipment mechanics, TEER 2)
- Construction equipment sales representative — NOC 62100 (Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade, TEER 2)
- Contact lens fitter — NOC 32100 (Opticians, TEER 2)
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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 heavy equipment fitter?+
In NOC 2021, "heavy equipment fitter" is an example title in unit group 72405 — Machine fitters. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is heavy equipment fitter eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72405 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 heavy equipment fitter get extra CRS points?+
NOC 72405 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 heavy equipment fitter get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72405 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 heavy equipment fitter 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 72405. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.