NOC 72405Machine fitters

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

NOC 72405 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Machine fitters. 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: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Machine fitters fit, assemble and otherwise build heavy industrial machinery and transportation equipment, including aircraft engines. They are employed in industrial machinery and transportation equipment manufacturing industries.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams to determine assembly operations
Fit and assemble prefabricated metal parts to build heavy industrial machinery and equipment such as construction, farming, and processing machinery, railway vehicles and aircraft engines
Move and align subassemblies and components using lifting and transporting devices such as overhead cranes
Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors or hydraulic assemblies
Inspect parts, subassemblies and finished products to ensure quality.

Example job titles

•aircraft engine fitter
•assembly fitter
•heavy equipment fitter
•machine builder
•machine fitter
•machine tool builder
•mechanical fitter

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Machine Fitters are classified under code 72405. This occupation belongs to TEER category 2, making skilled workers in this field eligible for various Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program under the Express Entry system, as well as multiple Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Machine fitters play a crucial role in Canada's manufacturing sector, where they are responsible for assembling, fitting, and installing prefabricated metal parts to construct heavy industrial machinery and transportation equipment.

According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines, the primary duties of NOC 72405 machine fitters include reading blueprints, operating hoisting and rigging equipment, and utilizing power tools to align and assemble machine components. To qualify for Canadian immigration pathways under this NOC code, applicants typically require completion of secondary school, a three- to four-year apprenticeship program, or a combination of several years of work experience in the trade along with industry certification, depending on the province of destination.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 72405 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Machine fitters 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 72405 usually require?

Machine fitters 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.

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