NOC 72405: Machine fitters
Machine fitters fit, assemble and otherwise build heavy industrial machinery and transportation equipment, including aircraft engines. They are employed in industrial machinery and transportation equipment manufacturing industries.
Official Main Duties for NOC 72405
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 72405
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Machine fitters 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 72405.
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) | $23.58 | $35.39/hr | $48.23 |
| Quebec → | $25.13/hr | $36.74/hr | $47.46/hr |
| Ontario → | $24.42/hr | $33.69/hr | $46.31/hr |
| Alberta → | $28.88/hr | $40.1/hr | $49.82/hr |
| British Columbia → | $30.57/hr | $41.79/hr | $49.98/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
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.
- Completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program, such as millwrighting, machining, pipefitting, automotive service or heavy equipment repair or Completion of a four-year machine fitter apprenticeship program or Completion of five years of on-the-job training is usually required.
- Completion of a two- to three-year college program in aircraft manufacturing or general fabrication is required for aircraft engine fitters.
- Certification in a related trade may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 72405
36 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:
- Aircraft assembler (See 93200 Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors)View NOC 93200→
- Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers (See 94203 Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers)View NOC 94203→
- Machine fitters supervisor (See 72020 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades)View NOC 72020→
- Mechanical assemblers and inspectors (See 94204 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors)View NOC 94204→
- Millwright (See 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics)View NOC 72400→
- Welders and related machine operators (See 72106 Welders and related machine operators)View NOC 72106→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 72405 (Machine fitters)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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