NOC 94122: Paper converting machine operators
Paper converting machine operators operate various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles. They are employed by paper products manufacturing companies.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 94122 (Paper converting machine operators) is a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 4
Not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 94122 |
|---|---|
| Title | Paper converting machine operators |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
Example job titles
- box maker operator
- carton forming machine operator
- core maker - paper converting
- envelope maker operator
- paper bag machine operator
- paper box machine operator
Main duties
- Operate machines which cut, fold, glue or clip paper and cardboard to make boxes, corrugated cartons and other articles
- Operate machines which glue paper to cardboard and cut it into required lengths
- Operate machines which press paper to form drinking cups and other containers
- Operate machines which cut, glue and fold paper to make envelopes or paper bags
- Operate other paper converting machines to form products such as paper tubes, cards, paper towels or diapers
- Clean and lubricate machine and perform other routine machine maintenance
- Set up machines.
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
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- NOC 94103 — Concrete, clay and stone forming operators
- NOC 94104 — Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing
- NOC 94105 — Metalworking and forging machine operators
- NOC 94106 — Machining tool operators
- NOC 94107 — Machine operators of other metal products
- NOC 94110 — Chemical plant machine operators
- NOC 94111 — Plastics processing machine operators
← NOC 94121 Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators · NOC 94123 Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders →
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TEER 4 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 94122 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 94122 is a TEER 4 occupation. IRCC only counts TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, so this occupation alone generally won't meet those requirements. Provincial programs may differ.
Is NOC 94122 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 94122 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 94122?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 94122. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.