Sample sewer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for sample sewer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for sample sewer is 94132 (Industrial sewing machine operators), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94132
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94132 covers
Industrial sewing machine operators operate sewing machines to sew fabric, fur, leather or synthetic materials to produce or repair garments and other articles. They are employed in clothing, footwear, textile products, fur products and other manufacturing establishments and by furriers.
| Unit group | 94132 — Industrial sewing machine 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
- Assemble pieces of garments by matching patterns and dye lots
- Operate single, double or multi-needle serging, flat bed felling, banding and other sewing machines, to join sections of garments or other articles into finished products on a piece-work or production basis
- Operate fur sewing machines to join fur pelt strips to required size and shape and join pelts into garment sections or shells
- Operate stitching machines to sew leather parts together for leather garments, handbags, shoes and other leather articles
- Operate serging machines to sew and overcast edges of material simultaneously
- Operate tackers, pocketsetters, buttonhole makers and fusing, hemmer and other machines to perform various operations in the fabrication of garments and other articles
To use NOC 94132 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 94132 →
Other job titles under NOC 94132
- Fur sewing machine operator
- Lining stitcher
- Serging machine operator
- Sewing machine operator
- Shoe sewer
- Leather products sewing machine operator
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94132, one of these may fit better:
- Sewer maintenance worker — NOC 75212 (Public works and maintenance labourers, TEER 5)
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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 sample sewer?+
In NOC 2021, "sample sewer" is an example title in unit group 94132 — Industrial sewing machine operators. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is sample sewer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94132 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 sample sewer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94132 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 sample sewer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94132 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 sample sewer 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 94132. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.