Shipfitter helper NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for shipfitter helper.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for shipfitter helper is 95101 (Labourers in metal fabrication), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
95101
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 95101 covers
Labourers in metal fabrication remove excess metal and unwanted materials from metal parts, castings and other metal products and perform other labouring activities. They are employed in structural steel, boiler and platework fabrication plants, heavy machinery manufacturing plants, sheet metal fabrication shops, shipbuilding and other metal products manufacturing companies.
| Unit group | 95101 — Labourers in metal fabrication |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Read and interpret work orders
- Operate metal cleaning equipment such as wheelabrators, deburrers and shotblasters to remove excess welds, rust, scale and other material from surfaces of metal parts, castings and other metal products
- Polish metal products to mirror finish
- Immerse metal products in cleaning solutions
- Assist structural steel and platework fitters, sheet metal workers, metalworking machine operators or other metal workers
- Transport raw materials and finished metal products manually or using hoists or other devices
To use NOC 95101 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 95101 →
Other job titles under NOC 95101
- Blacksmith helper
- Grinder-deburrer
- Metalworking machine helper
- Buffing machine tender - metal products manufacturing
- Labourer - metal fabrication
- Metal cleaner - metal products manufacturing
- Plater helper - metal fabrication
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 95101, one of these may fit better:
- Aircraft mechanic helper — NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Bartender helper — NOC 65201 (Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations, TEER 5)
- Belt builder helper — NOC 95104 (Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing, TEER 5)
- Bindery helper — NOC 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities, TEER 5)
- Bricklayer helper — NOC 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Cable installer helper — NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Carpenter helper — NOC 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Clinical laboratory helper — NOC 33109 (Other assisting occupations in support of health services, 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 shipfitter helper?+
In NOC 2021, "shipfitter helper" is an example title in unit group 95101 — Labourers in metal fabrication. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is shipfitter helper eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 95101 is TEER 5. 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 shipfitter helper get extra CRS points?+
NOC 95101 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 shipfitter helper get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 95101 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 shipfitter helper 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 95101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.