NOC 94200: Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

NOC 94200 is the NOC 2021 unit group for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers, with job titles such as assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing, motor vehicle assembler and body assembler - motor vehicle manufacturing. It is a TEER 4 occupation in broad category 9, occupations in manufacturing and utilities.

TEER 4Broad category 9NOC 2021

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94200

Unit group 94200: motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers. This is the code you put on your application.

NOC 94200 job description: assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing duties and responsibilities

  • Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
  • Bolt, screw, clip, weld, solder or otherwise fasten motor vehicle parts and components together using hand and power tools and equipment
  • Operate and tend automated assembling equipment such as robotic and fixed automation equipment
  • Connect cables, tubes and wires to complete assemblies and installations
  • Position and install parts, subassemblies and accessories such as engines, transmissions, door panels or instrument panels using hand and power tools and other aids such as overhead hoists
  • Fit and adjust parts such as doors, hoods and trunk lids.
  • Check motor vehicle exterior priming and colour coats, sealers and glazers, and mark, record and report defects to be repaired
  • Test motor vehicle electrical assemblies, equipment and wiring for proper performance using testing devices such as meters, analyzers and timing lights
  • Inspect auto parts and fully assembled motor vehicles for defects to ensure that the defects have been corrected
  • Drive and test motor vehicles on roll testing device to ensure that transmission, axle, engine and brakes function properly.

Job titles under NOC 94200

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

Is NOC 94200 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 94200
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 94200 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 94200: common questions

What is NOC 94200?

NOC 94200 is the code for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers 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 94200?

NOC 94200 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 94200 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 94200 in a category-based Express Entry draw?

No. As of IRCC's list dated 2026-10-16, NOC 94200 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 94200 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 94200 is not on that list (IRCC page modified 2026-06-12).

What is the NOC code for an assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing?

Assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing is listed under NOC 94200, motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers. The job title alone does not decide your code: your duties should match the main duties of NOC 94200.

How do I know if NOC 94200 is my NOC code?

Compare what you actually do with the main duties listed for NOC 94200, 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.