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NOC 94132 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Industrial sewing 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.
Classification
Manufacturing & utilities
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Definition
Industrial sewing machine operators operate sewing machines to sew fabric, fur, leather or synthetic materials to produce or repair garments and other articles. They are employed in clothing, footwear, textile products, fur products and other manufacturing establishments and by furriers.
Main duties
Example job titles
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, industrial sewing machine operators are classified under code 94132. This TEER 4 occupation primarily involves operating single, double, or multiple-needle industrial sewing machines to sew, reinforce, or decorate fabric, leather, fur, or synthetic materials. Professionals in this field are employed by clothing, footwear, textile product, and fur manufacturers, as well as custom tailoring shops. Key duties include adjusting machine guides, operating sewing equipment, performing basic machine maintenance, and inspecting sewn parts for quality control.
To qualify for employment in this sector, some secondary school education is generally required, along with on-the-job training. Since NOC 94132 is a TEER 4 occupation, it is eligible for specific Canadian immigration pathways, including the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target semi-skilled workers. Candidates should check individual provincial requirements, as stream eligibility can vary by province.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Industrial sewing 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.
Industrial sewing 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.