Milling machine set-up operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for milling machine set-up operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for milling machine set-up operator is 94106 (Machining tool operators), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94106
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94106 covers
Machining tool operators set up and operate or tend metal-cutting machines designed for repetitive machining work. They are employed by metal products and other manufacturing companies and in machine shops. This unit group also includes workers who etch or chemically mill metal pieces.
| Unit group | 94106 — Machining tool operators |
|---|---|
| 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
- Study job orders and interpret blueprints to determine machining operations to be performed
- Set up and operate machine tools to perform repetitive machining operations, such as turning, milling, drilling, boring, planing, honing, broaching, grinding or other machining operations
- Verify dimensions of parts machined using micrometers, callipers and other precision measuring instruments
- Prepare etching solution and immerse metal parts or workpiece in etching solution to remove unwanted portions
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
- May enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools.
To use NOC 94106 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 94106 →
Other job titles under NOC 94106
- Aircraft parts etcher
- Lathe machining operator
- Machining tool operator
- Boring mill operator - metal machining
- Computer numerical control (CNC) machining tool operator
- Radial drill operator - metal machining
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94106, 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 milling machine set-up operator?+
In NOC 2021, "milling machine set-up operator" is an example title in unit group 94106 — Machining tool operators. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is milling machine set-up operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94106 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 milling machine set-up operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94106 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 milling machine set-up operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94106 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 milling machine set-up 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 94106. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.