Pressure vessel fabricator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for pressure vessel fabricator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for pressure vessel fabricator is 72103 (Boilermakers), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
72103
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72103 covers
Boilermakers fabricate, assemble, erect, test, maintain and repair boilers, vessels, tanks, towers, heat exchangers and other heavy-metal structures. They are employed in boiler fabrication, manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, electric power generation and similar industrial establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72103 — Boilermakers |
|---|---|
| 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 blueprints or specifications to plan sequence of operation
- Lay out plate, sheet steel or other heavy metal and mark bending and cutting lines on work piece using protractors, compasses and drawing instruments or templates
- Set up and operate heavy-metal working machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters and drill presses to cut, shape and form metal into parts or sections
- Fit and weld metal parts or sections together to fabricate boilers, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, piping and other heavy-metal products
- Erect and install boilers and other heavy-metal products according to specifications using hand and power tools
- Repair and perform maintenance work on boilers and other heavy-metal products
To use NOC 72103 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 72103 →
Other job titles under NOC 72103
- Boiler fitter
- Boiler installer
- Boilermaker
- Boilermaker apprentice
- Construction boilermaker
- Industrial boilermaker
- Marine boilermaker
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72103, one of these may fit better:
- Fishing vessel boatswain — NOC 83120 (Fishing masters and officers, TEER 3)
- Fishing vessel deck officer — NOC 83120 (Fishing masters and officers, TEER 3)
- Fishing vessel deckhand — NOC 84121 (Fishing vessel deckhands, TEER 4)
- Fishing vessel first mate — NOC 83120 (Fishing masters and officers, TEER 3)
- Fishing vessel icer — NOC 84121 (Fishing vessel deckhands, TEER 4)
- Fishing vessel master — NOC 83120 (Fishing masters and officers, TEER 3)
- Fishing vessel netmender — NOC 84121 (Fishing vessel deckhands, TEER 4)
- Fishing vessel skipper — NOC 83121 (Fishermen/women, TEER 3)
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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 pressure vessel fabricator?+
In NOC 2021, "pressure vessel fabricator" is an example title in unit group 72103 — Boilermakers. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is pressure vessel fabricator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72103 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 pressure vessel fabricator get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 72103 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a pressure vessel fabricator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72103 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 pressure vessel fabricator 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 72103. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.