NOC 72010: Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
Contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100), Tool and die makers (72101), Sheet metal workers (72102), Boilermakers (72103), Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (72104), Ironworkers (72105), Welders and related machine operators (72106) and Machining tool operators (94106). They are employed by structural, platework and related metal products fabrication, manufacturing and erecting companies and machine shops. Contractors may be self-employed.
Official Main Duties for NOC 72010
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 72010
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 72010.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $28.1 | $40/hr | $55 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $30.74/hr | $46.98/hr | $61.1/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $26.86/hr | $33.82/hr | $42.03/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $33/hr | $38.05/hr | $72.13/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $33/hr | $38.05/hr | $72.13/hr |
| Quebec → | $27/hr | $36/hr | $45/hr |
| Ontario → | $28/hr | $40/hr | $53.8/hr |
| Manitoba → | $25.64/hr | $40/hr | $55.29/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $27.04/hr | $45/hr | $57.67/hr |
| Alberta → | $28/hr | $48.94/hr | $61.86/hr |
| British Columbia → | $28.85/hr | $48.3/hr | $61.34/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a qualified machinist or tool and die maker are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification in machining, tool and die making or in another related metalworking trade is required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 72010
80 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Computer numerically controlled coordinate measuring machine (CNC/CMM) programmer (See 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians)View NOC 22302→
- Computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer (See 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians)View NOC 22302→
- Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (See 92020 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling)View NOC 92020→
- Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing (See 92023 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing)View NOC 92023→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72010 (Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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