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NOC 94212: Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors

Official definition ยท Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 ยท statcan.gc.ca โ†—

Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors assemble, finish and inspect plastic parts and finished products. They are employed by plastic products manufacturing companies and plastic parts divisions of aircraft or other manufacturing companies.

Median Pay$21.91/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 4PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles94 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 94212

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.

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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 โ€” officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 94212

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors 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 94212.

Former NOC 95354-Digit Legacy
Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors
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)$17.77$21.91/hr$30
Nova Scotia โ†’$16.5/hr$18/hr$33/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$20.46/hr$22.98/hr$25.22/hr
Quebec โ†’$17.77/hr$22.23/hr$29/hr
Ontario โ†’$18/hr$21.75/hr$27/hr
Manitoba โ†’$17.37/hr$20.61/hr$29.15/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$18.13/hr$20.11/hr$26.99/hr
Alberta โ†’$17.75/hr$23.7/hr$34.65/hr
British Columbia โ†’$18/hr$20.68/hr$36/hr

Employment Requirements

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

  • Secondary school education is usually required.
  • Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required for assemblers, finishers and inspectors.
  • On-the-job training is provided.

Official Job Titles for NOC 94212

94 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:

fibreglass laminatorplastic bottle trimmerplastic parts assemblerplastic products fabricatorplastic products inspector and testerplastic tank assemblerplastics assemblerplastics inspectorplastics trimmerskylight assembler - plastic products manufacturingaircraft parts assembly repairer - plastic products manufacturingaircraft plastic panelling assembleraircraft plastic parts trimmer-assemblerassembly inspector - plastic manufacturingassembly line inspector - plastic manufacturingatomizer cap machine tenderautomotive door panelling assembler - plastic products manufacturingblister former - plastic products manufacturingbuffing machine operator - plastic manufacturingcellophane finisher - plastic manufacturingcompact disc inspector - plastic products manufacturingcomposite material laminatorcooler shell assembler - plastic products manufacturingdicer tender - plastic manufacturingdicing machine tender - plastic manufacturingfibreglass filter assemblerfibreglass inspectorfibreglass layup man/woman - plastic manufacturingfibreglass layup worker - plastic manufacturingfinisher-grinder - plastic manufacturingfloorcovering inset cutter - plastic manufacturingfoam cushion production repairer - plastic products manufacturingfoam cushion reinforcer - plastic products manufacturinghand belt laminator - plastic products manufacturinglinoleum inspectorlinoleum line inspectorlinoleum quality control inspectorluggage binding assembler - plastic products manufacturingmarine craft plastic panelling assemblermould filler-stripper - plastic manufacturingmould laminator - plastic manufacturingmould stripper - plastic manufacturingmould waxer - plastic manufacturingmoulded plastic finishermoulded plastic inspectormoulded plastic inspector-testermoulded plastic products trimmermoulded products finisher - plastic products manufacturingmoulded products stripper - plastic products manufacturingnet applicator - plastic products manufacturingpadded dashboard maker - plastic products manufacturingplastic and composite workerplastic ankle piece moulderplastic box makerplastic case assemblerplastic casket makerplastic coating fabricatorplastic cutterplastic material reeler and cutterplastic packing fabricatorplastic piping fabricatorplastic products assemblerplastic products assembly repairerplastic products bufferplastic products finisherplastic products formerplastic products inspectorplastic products laminatorplastic products manufacturing inspectorplastic products trimmerplastic products vacuum-forming machine tenderplastic reproduction layup workerplastic sheet finisherplastic sign trimmer and assemblerplastic template builderplastic toy assemblerplastics cementerplastics cutterplastics laminator - plastic manufacturingplate changer - plastic manufacturingPlexiglas assemblerPlexiglas formerpolishing machine operator - plastic manufacturingquality control inspector - plastic products manufacturingradome finisher - plastic manufacturingreeler and cutter - plastic manufacturingroller repairer - plastic manufacturingroller repairman/woman - plastic manufacturingsafety goggle assembly repairer - plastic products manufacturingupholstery moulder - plastic manufacturingupholstery presser - plastic manufacturingwindmill blade assemblerwindmill blade inspectorzipper-forming machine tender - plastic 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:

  • Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing (See 95104 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing)View NOC 95104โ†’
  • Plastics processing machine operators (See 94111 Plastics processing machine operators)View NOC 94111โ†’
  • Rubber processing machine operators and related workers (See 94112 Rubber processing machine operators and related workers)View NOC 94112โ†’
  • Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing (See 92013 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing)View NOC 92013โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 94212 (Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors)

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

NOC 94212 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 $21.91/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, Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors was categorized under NOC 9535 (Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 94212 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.
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Last verified: September 2026