Vending machine repairer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for vending machine repairer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for vending machine repairer is 73209 (Other repairers and servicers), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
73209
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 73209 covers
Other repairers and servicers repair and service a wide variety of products, such as cameras, scales, musical instruments, coin machines, vending machines, sporting goods and other miscellaneous products and equipment. They are employed by product specialty repair shops and service establishments.
| Unit group | 73209 — Other repairers and servicers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Inspect products to determine the requirement for repair
- Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
- Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
- Perform routine maintenance
- May calibrate products using hand tools.
To use NOC 73209 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 73209 →
Other job titles under NOC 73209
- Bicycle repairer
- Camera repairer
- Meter repairer
- Piano repairer
- Scale repairer
- Sporting goods repairer
- Sewing machine servicer - domestic
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 73209, one of these may fit better:
- All-terrain vehicle repairer — NOC 72423 (Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics, TEER 2)
- Armature winder repairer — NOC 72422 (Electrical mechanics, TEER 2)
- Auto body repairer — NOC 72411 (Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators, TEER 2)
- 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)
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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 vending machine repairer?+
In NOC 2021, "vending machine repairer" is an example title in unit group 73209 — Other repairers and servicers. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is vending machine repairer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 73209 is TEER 3, 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 vending machine repairer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 73209 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 vending machine repairer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 73209 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 vending machine repairer 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 73209. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.