National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

9 - Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

This broad category comprises middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilities, as well as occupations concerned with supervisory, production and labouring in manufacturing, processing and utilities.

94 - Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

This major group comprises machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 4. Occupations classified in TEER 4, as those included in this group with a 4 as the second digit of their code, typically require completion of secondary school; or several weeks of on-the-job training with some secondary school education; or experience in a related occupation from TEER 5, when applicable (TEER 5 includes occupations with a 5 as a second digit in their code).

942 - Assemblers and inspectors in manufacturing

This sub-major group comprises assemblers and inspectors in manufacturing, including mechanical, electrical and electronics assemblers and inspectors, and furniture, wood, plastic and other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors.

9420 - Mechanical, electrical and electronics assemblers and inspectors

This minor group comprises mechanical, electrical and electronics assemblers and inspectors, including motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers; electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers; assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing; assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers; mechanical assemblers and inspectors; and machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing. They are employed by plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks; electronics manufacturing plants; electrical appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing companies; manufacturers of industrial electric motors, transformers, control equipment, railway locomotives, transit vehicles and other heavy electrical equipment; machinery and transportation equipment manufacturers; and by other manufacturing companies.

9421 - Furniture, wood, plastic and other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors

This minor group comprises furniture, wood, plastic and other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors, including furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors; assemblers and inspectors of other wood products; plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors; industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators; and other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors. They are employed by furniture manufacturing companies; establishments engaged in manufacturing a variety of wood and millwork products; retail furniture stores and furniture refinishing and repair shops; plastic products manufacturing companies and plastic parts divisions of aircraft and other manufacturing companies; custom refinishing, coating and plating shops; and a wide variety of manufacturing companies; or they may be self-employed.