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NOC 94102TEER 4 ↗⚠ PNP & Work Permits Only🔄 Former NOC 2016: 9413↗

NOC 94102: Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

Glass forming and finishing machine operators operate multi-function process control machinery or single-function machines to melt, form, cut or finish flat glass, glassware, bottles, and other glass products. Glass cutters cut flat glass of various thicknesses to specified sizes and shapes by hand. They are employed by glass and glass products manufacturing companies.

Median Pay$22.74/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 4PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles105 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 94102

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.

105 official aliases
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

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.

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Minimum Needed15 Duties
Current StatusIncomplete

Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 94102

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.

Express Entry Alignment

Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.

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

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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 94102.

Former NOC 94134-Digit Legacy
Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

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 / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$18$22.74/hr$29.4
Quebec →$20/hr$26.07/hr$30.33/hr
Ontario →$18.5/hr$22/hr$28.72/hr
Alberta →$17/hr$20/hr$25.75/hr
British Columbia →$17.85/hr$21.12/hr$26.72/hr

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Toronto
$21.35/hr
$18.5 - $26.5
Vancouver
$21.08/hr
$17.85 - $26.72

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • Completion of secondary school may be required.
  • Experience as a machine operator helper in glass manufacturing is usually required for machine operators in this unit group.
  • Experience as a glass cutter helper is usually required for manual glass cutters.

Official Job Titles for NOC 94102

105 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

bottle machine operator - glass products manufacturingfloat operator - glass formingglass bevellerglass edgerglass moulderglass-blowing machine operatorglass-finishing machine operatorglass-pressing machine operatorhand glass cuttermirror makerannealer - glass products manufacturingautomatic glass-cutting table operatorautomatic sealing gun operator - glassbatch plant tender - glassbeaker testerbottle inspector - glass products manufacturingbottle maker operatorbottle maker operator - glass and glass productsbottle testerdiamond grinder operator - glass finishingdiamond wheel edger - glass finishingdrawing kiln operator - glass formingenamel burner - glass products manufacturingenamelling furnace operator - glass products manufacturingenamelware paint baker - glass products manufacturingfloat chief operator - glass formingforming-cutting operator - glass productsgatherer - glass products manufacturingglass benderglass beveller operatorglass beveller tenderglass bonding machine operatorglass breakerglass bufferglass chipperglass cut-off machine operatorglass cutterglass cutter operatorglass cutter-framerglass drill operatorglass drill tenderglass edger operatorglass edger tenderglass etcherglass finisherglass forming operatorglass forming specialistglass furnace operatorglass furnace setter-operatorglass furnace set-up operatorglass grinderglass heaterglass laminatorglass lathe operatorglass lehr attendantglass lehr operatorglass lehr tenderglass markerglass melterglass mixerglass mould cleanerglass mould polisherglass polisherglass polisher tenderglass presserglass spin mould machine set-up operatorglass tank furnace operatorglass tempererglass windshield autoclave operatorglass worker - glass products manufacturingglass-annealing furnace tenderglass-blowing lathe operatorglass-blowing machine setterglass-coating line operatorglass-decorating machine operatorglass-drawing machine operatorglass-edging machine feederglass-forming machine operatorglass-forming machine setterglass-forming machine set-up personglass-grinding machine feederglass-pressing and glass-blowing machine operatorglass-silvering machine operatorglass-stopper grinderglass-tempering furnace operatorglass-tube-expander operatorglassware grinderglassware-banding machine tenderglassware-decorating machine operatorgroove grinder - glasshand glass edge finishermachine operator - glass forming and finishingmirror silverermirror-silvering equipment operatorneon sign pumperneon sign tube benderneon tube benderneon tube pumperornamental glass production workerspecial glass cutterstained glass production workerstaple cutter - glass products manufacturingstrapping machine operator - glass manufacturingtinted glassware makeryardage controller - glass products manufacturing

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Glass blower (See 53124 Artisans and craftspersons)View NOC 53124→
  • Glass inspector (See 94104 Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing)View NOC 94104→
  • Glass-forming machine operator helper (See 95100 Labourers in mineral and metal processing)View NOC 95100→
  • Glaziers (See 73111 Glaziers)View NOC 73111→
  • Neon sign maker (See 94202 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing)View NOC 94202→
  • Supervisors, mineral and metal processing (See 92010 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing)View NOC 92010→

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 94102 (Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

NOC 94102 is in TEER 4, which is not directly eligible for standard Express Entry pools. However, you can apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams or employer-sponsored work permits.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $22.74/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters was categorized under NOC 9413 (Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 94102 under TEER 4.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 94102 is $21.35/hr in Toronto, $21.08/hr in Vancouver.
Because TEER 4 is not eligible for direct Express Entry, your best routes are employer-supported Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams (such as SINP in Saskatchewan, AAIP in Alberta, or MPNP in Manitoba) or federal pilot programs like the Agri-Food Pilot.
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NOC data: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0
Wages: ESDC Job Bank 2025/2026 Open Data
Last verified: September 2026