NOC 94205: Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing
Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗
Machine operators and inspectors in electrical apparatus manufacturing operate machinery or equipment to fabricate complete products or parts for use in the assembly of electrical appliances and equipment, and electrical apparatus, such as batteries, fuses and plugs. Inspectors in this unit group inspect and test completed parts and production items. Workers in this unit group are employed by electrical appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing companies.
Median Pay$22/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 4PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles152 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 94205
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.
152 official aliases
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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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Current StatusIncomplete
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 94205
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing 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
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 94205.
Former NOC 95274-Digit Legacy
Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)
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) | $17.5 | $22/hr | $29.89 |
| Quebec → | $17.3/hr | $21.5/hr | $29/hr |
| Ontario → | $18/hr | $21.78/hr | $28.5/hr |
| Manitoba → | $17/hr | $21.91/hr | $28.24/hr |
| Alberta → | $17/hr | $21.5/hr | $33/hr |
| British Columbia → | $18.5/hr | $23.61/hr | $34.49/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Inspectors may require experience as an assembler in the same company.
Official Job Titles for NOC 94205
152 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:
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electrical equipment manufacturingbattery charger - electrical equipment manufacturingbattery charger assemblerbattery charger operator - electrical equipment manufacturingbattery makerbrush lacer and trimmer - electrical equipment manufacturingbrush-lacing and trimming operator - electrical equipment manufacturingcable-coding machine tender - electrical equipment manufacturingcable-marking machine tender - electrical equipment manufacturingcement-filling machine operator - electrical equipment manufacturingcharger - electrical equipment manufacturingcharger operator - electrical equipment manufacturingcharging room operator - electrical equipment manufacturingcoater - electrical equipment manufacturingcoating machine operator - electrical equipment manufacturingcoding machine tender - electrical equipment manufacturingcrimping machine tender - electrical equipment manufacturingdip and bake operator - electrical equipment manufacturingdry battery coremaking machine tenderdry battery inspector - electrical equipment manufacturingdry battery process room operator - electrical equipment manufacturingdry battery tester - electrical equipment manufacturingdry cell and battery assemblerdry cell assemblerdry cell assembly machine feeder - electrical equipment manufacturingdry cell battery assemblerdry cell capping machine tender - electrical equipment manufacturingdry cell charge machine operator - electrical equipment manufacturingdry cell charger operator - electrical equipment manufacturingdry cell coremaking machine tenderdry cell coremaking machine tender - electrical equipment manufacturingdry cell sealer - electrical equipment manufacturingdry cell tester - electrical equipment manufacturingdry cell tube machine assembler - electrical equipment manufacturingelectric bulb makerelectric fuse makerelectrical connection crimperelectrical dry cell inspectorelectrical dry cell inspector - electrical equipment manufacturingelectrical dry cell-making inspectorelectrical equipment base fillerelectrical equipment impregnatorelectrical equipment manufacturing machine operatorelectrical lamp-making machine set-up man/womanelectrical lead acid storage battery fillerelectrical plug makerelectrical storage battery charger operatorelectrical storage battery inspectorelectrical storage battery plate washer and dryerelectrical storage battery repairer - 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Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing (See 94202 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing)View NOC 94202→
- Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing (See 92021 Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing)View NOC 92021→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 94205 (Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
NOC 94205 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/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, Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing was categorized under NOC 9527 (Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 94205 under TEER 4.
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.
Next Steps for NOC 94205
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NOC data: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0
··Last verified: September 2026