Veneer lathe operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for veneer lathe operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for veneer lathe operator is 94129 (Other wood processing machine operators), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
94129
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 94129 covers
Other wood processing machine operators operate and tend wood processing equipment and machines to remove bark from logs, produce wood chips, preserve and treat wood, and produce waferboards, particleboards, hardboards, insulation boards, plywood, veneers and similar wood products. They are employed in sawmills, woodrooms of pulp mills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, waferboard plants and other wood processing plants.
| Unit group | 94129 — Other wood processing 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
- Operate and tend various wood processing equipment and machines to remove bark, knots and dirt from logs; reduce logs or sawmill waste into wood chips or flakes; stack and band lumber; screen wood chips; and produce waferboards, particleboards, hardboards and insulation boards
- Operate and tend conveyors, lathes, sanding machines and other equipment to peel and slice veneer from logs and log sections, and to glue, press, trim, sand and splice veneer sheets
- Operate and tend kilns, treating tanks and other equipment to dry lumber and other wood products, and to treat chemically and impregnate wood products with preservatives
- Observe equipment, panel indicators, video monitors, and other instruments to detect malfunctions and ensure that processes are operating according to specifications
- Assemble plywood panels and repair plywood and veneer mechanically or manually
- Start up, shut down, set up, adjust and assist in maintaining processing equipment and machines as required
To use NOC 94129 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 94129 →
Other job titles under NOC 94129
- Barker operator
- Chipper operator
- Lumber kiln operator
- Particleboard line operator
- Plywood panel assembler
- Timber treating tank operator
- Veneer dryer tender
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 94129, one of these may fit better:
- Lathe machining operator — NOC 94106 (Machining tool operators, TEER 4)
- Veneer grader — NOC 94123 (Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders, TEER 4)
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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 veneer lathe operator?+
In NOC 2021, "veneer lathe operator" is an example title in unit group 94129 — Other wood processing machine operators. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is veneer lathe operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94129 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 veneer lathe operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 94129 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 veneer lathe operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 94129 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 veneer lathe operator 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 94129. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.