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NOC 94152 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Binding and finishing 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
Binding and finishing machine operators set up, operate or oversee the operation of machines, equipment or computerized units that bind and finish printed material. Workers who perform finishing operations in the paper, carton and packaging industries, as well as those who encode and stamp plastic cards, are included in this unit group. They are employed by binderies, commercial printing companies, newspapers, magazines, and other publishing companies, and establishments in both the public and private sectors that have in-house printing, binding and finishing departments.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 94152 designates Binding and Finishing Machine Operators. These workers operate and tend a variety of specialized machinery used to bind and finish printed materials such as books, magazines, pamphlets, and catalogs. Their primary responsibilities include setting up, operating, and maintaining folding, cutting, gathering, stitching, and adhesive-binding machines. They are commonly employed by commercial printing companies, specialized bookbinderies, and publishing houses across Canada.
As a TEER 4 occupation, employment requirements typically include the completion of secondary school, combined with on-the-job training provided by employers. Previous experience as a helper in a printing or binding environment is often considered an asset. For Canadian immigration, individuals qualified under NOC 94152 may pursue pathways such as the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) or various provincial streams under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) tailored for intermediate-skilled workers.
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 — Binding and finishing 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.
Binding and finishing 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.