NOC 94122: Paper converting machine operators

NOC 94122 is the NOC 2021 unit group for paper converting machine operators, with job titles such as paper bag machine operator, paper box machine operator and core maker - paper converting. It is a TEER 4 occupation in broad category 9, occupations in manufacturing and utilities.

TEER 4Broad category 9NOC 2021

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94122

Unit group 94122: paper converting machine operators. This is the code you put on your application.

NOC 94122 job description: paper bag machine operator duties and responsibilities

  • Operate machines which cut, fold, glue or clip paper and cardboard to make boxes, corrugated cartons and other articles
  • Operate machines which glue paper to cardboard and cut it into required lengths
  • Operate machines which press paper to form drinking cups and other containers
  • Operate machines which cut, glue and fold paper to make envelopes or paper bags
  • Operate other paper converting machines to form products such as paper tubes, cards, paper towels or diapers
  • Clean and lubricate machine and perform other routine machine maintenance
  • Set up machines.

Job titles under NOC 94122

See every job title and its code in the A–Z job title index, or all TEER 4 jobs.

Is NOC 94122 eligible for Express Entry?

Not through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades Program, which all need TEER 0 to 3. Some provincial nominee streams and federal pilots accept TEER 4 jobs, so check your province's current list.

Federal program TEER requirements for NOC 94122
ProgramTEER checkWhy
Federal Skilled WorkerNot eligibleTEER 4 is outside TEER 0 to 3
Canadian Experience ClassNot eligibleTEER 4 is outside TEER 0 to 3
Federal Skilled TradesNot a listed tradeOnly certain trade groups qualify. Check IRCC
Spouse's open work permitNot eligibleTEER 4 and 5 do not qualify. SOWP rules

Category-based draws: NOC 94122 is not on any category-based selection list (checked 2026-10-16). Under NOC 2016, TEER 4 was skill level C ("NOC C").

Category-based Express Entry draws and provincial nominee programs use their own occupation lists. Check the current lists on IRCC's Express Entry page and provincial nominee page.

NOC 94122: common questions

What is NOC 94122?

NOC 94122 is the code for paper converting machine operators in Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021). Its first digit, 9, is the broad category and its second digit, 4, is the TEER level. Immigration forms, job offers and LMIA applications use this five-digit code.

What TEER is NOC 94122?

NOC 94122 is TEER 4. Occupations that usually need a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. Under the older NOC 2016 system, TEER 4 lines up with skill level C.

Is NOC 94122 eligible for Express Entry and PR?

Not through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades Program, which all need TEER 0 to 3. Some provincial nominee streams and federal pilots accept TEER 4 jobs, so check your province's current list.

Is NOC 94122 in a category-based Express Entry draw?

No. As of IRCC's list dated 2026-10-16, NOC 94122 is not in any category-based selection list (healthcare, STEM, trades, education, transport and others). You can still be invited in general and program-specific draws.

Is NOC 94122 eligible for a spousal open work permit (SOWP)?

No. For applications made since January 21, 2025, only TEER 0 and 1 jobs and a list of selected TEER 2 and 3 occupations qualify, and NOC 94122 is not on that list (IRCC page modified 2026-06-12).

What is the NOC code for a paper bag machine operator?

Paper bag machine operator is listed under NOC 94122, paper converting machine operators. The job title alone does not decide your code: your duties should match the main duties of NOC 94122.

How do I know if NOC 94122 is my NOC code?

Compare what you actually do with the main duties listed for NOC 94122, not just your job title. IRCC expects your duties to match the lead statement and most of the main duties of the code you choose. If they fit another code better, use that one. You can paste your duties into nocfinder to see how they line up, duty by duty.

Source: ESDC NOC 2021 · IRCC program pages. Not legal advice.