NOC 94150Plateless printing equipment operators

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

NOC 94150 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Plateless printing equipment 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

Plateless printing equipment operators operate laser printers, computerized high speed colour copiers and other printing machines to print text, illustrations and designs on a wide variety of materials such as paper, plastic, glass, leather, and metal. They are employed in rapid printing services, newspaper and magazine publishing companies, commercial printing companies and in manufacturing and other establishments that have in-house printing facilities.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Review work order to determine job specifications, such as ink colour and quantity required
Set up and make adjustments to printing machine, such as filling ink or paint reservoirs and loading stock
Input codes and key in programming data on console keyboard of computerized machines
Operate and monitor printing machines during print run and make adjustments as required
Clean machines and replace worn parts.

Example job titles

•colour copier operator
•electronic sign maker operator
•embossing-imprinting machine operator
•laser printer operator
•printing machine operator - printing
•quick print machine operator
•silk-screen printing machine operator
•wallpaper printer

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 94150 classifies Plateless printing equipment operators. These professionals set up, operate, and maintain digital presses, high-speed copiers, laser printers, and other plateless printing machinery to print text, illustrations, and designs on various substrates. They are commonly employed by commercial printing firms, digital print shops, retail copy centres, government departments, and in-house printing departments of public and private sector organizations across Canada.

Typical duties for this occupation include reviewing job specifications, loading paper or other substrates, adjusting computer and machine settings for colour, scale, and margins, and monitoring the printing process to maintain quality control. To qualify for this TEER 4 occupation, candidates generally require completion of secondary school, and on-the-job training is typically provided by the employer. Experience with basic computer operations and graphic software can be highly beneficial.

For Canadian immigration purposes, occupations classified under TEER 4 may qualify for specific pathways, such as the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, or local pilot programs. Candidates must ensure they meet the specific language, education, and work experience criteria set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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 94150 eligible for Express Entry?

Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Plateless printing equipment 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 94150 usually require?

Plateless printing equipment 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.