NOC 94122Paper converting machine operators

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

NOC 94122 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Paper converting machine operators. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. 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: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

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Definition

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.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following 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.

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

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Overview

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 94122 identifies Paper converting machine operators. These individuals operate and set up machines that wind, slit, cut, fold, envelope, or laminate paper, paperboard, and other materials to manufacture products such as boxes, bags, envelopes, and napkins. These roles are critical in the paper products manufacturing industry. Classified under TEER Category 4, this occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma and on-the-job training, with no formal post-secondary education mandatory.

For foreign workers aiming to immigrate to Canada, understanding NOC 94122 is essential for aligning work experience with Canadian immigration streams. Because TEER 4 occupations are not always eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker program directly through Express Entry, candidates often pursue pathways such as the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or specific low- and semi-skilled pilot programs tailored to regional labor market demands. Applicants must demonstrate that their previous job duties align closely with the official ESDC lead statement and main duties for this classification.

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 94122 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Paper converting machine operators is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.

What education or training does NOC 94122 usually require?

Paper converting machine operators is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of 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.