Shock absorber installer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for shock absorber installer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for shock absorber installer is 74203 (Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
74203
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 74203 covers
Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers install replacement automotive mechanical parts such as mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers, springs and radiators and perform routine maintenance service such as oil changes, lubrication and tire repairs on automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment. They are employed by automobile and truck service and repair shops, service departments of industrial establishments and construction, mining and logging companies.
| Unit group | 74203 — Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment
- Grease booms, pulleys, buckets and other components of heavy equipment
- Replace oil, air and fuel filters on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
- Install replacement mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers or radiators on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
- Repair and balance tires
- Add or replace hydraulic and transmission fluids in motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
To use NOC 74203 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 74203 →
Other job titles under NOC 74203
- Crane greaser
- Muffler installer
- Spring installer
- Tire repairer
- Heavy equipment servicer (except mechanic)
- Radiator installer - auto repair service
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 74203, one of these may fit better:
- Acoustical ceiling installer — NOC 73102 (Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers, TEER 3)
- Aluminum window installer — NOC 73200 (Residential and commercial installers and servicers, TEER 3)
- Boiler installer — NOC 72103 (Boilermakers, TEER 2)
- Cable installer helper — NOC 75119 (Other trades helpers and labourers, TEER 5)
- Ceiling installer — NOC 73102 (Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers, TEER 3)
- Ceramic tile installer — NOC 73101 (Tilesetters, TEER 3)
- Eavestrough installer — NOC 73200 (Residential and commercial installers and servicers, TEER 3)
- Electric appliance installer — NOC 73200 (Residential and commercial installers and servicers, 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 shock absorber installer?+
In NOC 2021, "shock absorber installer" is an example title in unit group 74203 — Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is shock absorber installer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 74203 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 shock absorber installer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 74203 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 shock absorber installer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 74203 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 shock absorber installer 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 74203. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.