NOC 72010Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 72010 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100), Tool and die makers (72101), Sheet metal workers (72102), Boilermakers (72103), Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (72104), Ironworkers (72105), Welders and related machine operators (72106) and Machining tool operators (94106). They are employed by structural, platework and related metal products fabrication, manufacturing and erecting companies and machine shops. Contractors may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who shape, form and join metal parts or products to specified dimensions, machine metal into parts, products, tools and dies or moulds with precise measurements and erect light and heavy metal products and structures
Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
Requisition materials and supplies
Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
Train or arrange for training of workers
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
Prepare production and other reports
Set up machines and equipment and write programs for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
May manage the operations of their own companies
May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, machine operators, helpers and labourers
Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.

Example job titles

•automotive machine shop foreman/woman
•blacksmith foreman/woman
•boilermaker foreman/woman
•boilermaker supervisor
•ironwork contractor
•ironworkers foreman/woman
•machine shop supervisor
•machinists foreman/woman

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Overview

National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 72010 encompasses contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades, and related occupations. Under the NOC 2021 system, this occupation is classified under TEER category 2, making skilled workers in this field eligible for various Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Individuals in this unit group are responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of workers such as machinists, tool and die makers, sheet metal workers, boilermakers, welders, and structural metal fitters.

To qualify under NOC 72010, candidates must meet specific employment requirements established by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). These requirements typically include the completion of secondary school, several years of experience as a qualified journeyperson in a relevant trade, and, in provinces where applicable, trade certification or licensing. Daily duties involve coordinating work schedules, ensuring safety compliance, requisitioning materials, and resolving work-related problems.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

Commonly confused codes

72020Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 72010 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 72010 usually require?

Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Which NOC codes are commonly confused with 72010?

Applicants most often mix up 72010 with 72020 (Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.