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NOC 73401 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Printing press operators. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, 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.
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Printing press operators set up and operate sheet and web-fed presses to print text, illustrations and designs on a wide variety of materials such as paper, plastic, glass, leather and metal. They are employed by commercial printing companies; newspapers, magazines, and other publishing companies; and establishments in the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, printing press operators are classified under NOC code 73401. This occupation falls under TEER Category 3, which typically requires completion of a college program, an apprenticeship training program, or several years of on-the-job training in the field. These skilled workers operate and maintain web or sheet-fed presses to print text and illustrations on paper, metal, plastics, and other materials for newspapers, magazines, packaging, and commercial printing products.
To meet the ESDC requirements for NOC 73401, printing press operators must perform core duties such as reviewing job specifications, setting up presses, loading paper and ink, monitoring machine operations, and troubleshooting mechanical issues to maintain quality standards. They are primarily employed by commercial printing companies, newspaper publishers, and manufacturing firms with in-house printing departments. Individuals with experience in this occupation may be eligible for Canadian economic immigration programs, such as Express Entry's Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Printing press operators is TEER 3, 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.
Printing press operators is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. 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.