NOC 94213: Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators
Industrial painters and coaters operate and tend machines or use brushes and spray equipment to apply paint, enamel, lacquer or other non-metallic protective and decorative coatings to surfaces of various products. Metal finishing process operators operate machines or equipment to deposit metallized substances on workpieces and surfaces to provide decorative, protective and restorative coatings. These workers are employed by manufacturing companies and custom refinishing, coating and plating shops.
Official Main Duties for NOC 94213
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 94213
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators 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 94213.
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) | $18 | $24.61/hr | $36 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $20/hr | $36.01/hr | $47/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $17.55/hr | $33.92/hr | $40.16/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $16.5/hr | $23/hr | $34/hr |
| Quebec → | $17/hr | $24.5/hr | $32/hr |
| Ontario → | $18/hr | $23.57/hr | $33/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16.5/hr | $24/hr | $31.6/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $20.73/hr | $27.2/hr | $37.06/hr |
| Alberta → | $22/hr | $26/hr | $35/hr |
| British Columbia → | $20.5/hr | $30/hr | $47/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.
- Some experience in operating production machinery or equipment may be required.
- Several months of on-the-job training are usually provided.
- Some industrial painters, such as aviation painters, may require specialized training and certification or college courses.
Official Job Titles for NOC 94213
203 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:
- Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (See 72411 Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators)View NOC 72411→
- Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (See 94210 Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors)View NOC 94210→
- Machining tool operators (See 94106 Machining tool operators)View NOC 94106→
- Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (See 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators))View NOC 73112→
- 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→
- Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing (See 92013 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing)View NOC 92013→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 94213 (Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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