National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 72010: Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
Contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100), Tool and die makers (72101), Sheet metal workers (72102), Boilermakers (72103), Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (72104), Ironworkers (72105), Welders and related machine operators (72106) and Machining tool operators (94106). Below are the main duties, all 80 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 72010?
NOC 72010 is the code for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include automotive machine shop foreman/woman, blacksmith foreman/woman, boilermaker foreman/woman and boilermaker supervisor. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $40.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 72010
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $40.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 72010
Contractors and supervisors in machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (72100), Tool and die makers (72101), Sheet metal workers (72102), Boilermakers (72103), Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (72104), Ironworkers (72105), Welders and related machine operators (72106) and Machining tool operators (94106). They are employed by structural, platework and related metal products fabrication, manufacturing and erecting companies and machine shops. Contractors may be self-employed.
Main job titles
- automotive machine shop foreman/woman
- blacksmith foreman/woman
- boilermaker foreman/woman
- boilermaker supervisor
- ironwork contractor
- ironworkers foreman/woman
- machine shop supervisor
- machinists foreman/woman
- machinists supervisor
- maintenance machine shop foreman/woman
- metal mould and metal patternmakers supervisor
- sheet metal workers supervisor
- structural metal fitter supervisor
- tool and die inspectors supervisor
- tool and die makers foreman/woman
- welder supervisor
All 80 job titles in the NOC index
automotive machine shop foreman/woman, blacksmith foreman/woman, blacksmith shop foreman/woman, boilermaker foreman/woman, boilermaker supervisor, boilermaker, plater and structural metal worker foreman/woman, boilermaking shop foreman/woman, construction ironwork contractor, coppersmith foreman/woman, electric welding pipe mill headwelder, ironwork contractor, ironwork supervisor, ironworkers foreman/woman, machine shop foreman/woman, machine shop inspectors foreman/woman, machine shop supervisor, machine tool grinding foreman/woman, machine tool operators foreman/woman, machining and tooling inspectors foreman/woman, machining foreman/woman, machining inspectors foreman/woman, machining supervisor, machining tool foreman/woman, machining tool operators foreman/woman, machinists and machine tool set-up operators foreman/woman, machinists foreman/woman, machinists supervisor, maintenance machine shop foreman/woman, metal fabricator foreman/woman, metal fitters foreman/woman, metal mould and metal patternmakers foreman/woman, metal mould and metal patternmakers supervisor, metal shapers foreman/woman, metal shipwright foreman/woman, metal-machining inspection foreman/woman, metalwork forming, shaping and installing contractor, mould shop foreman/woman - machining, pattern shop foreman/woman - metal machining, plate shop foreman/woman, platework fabricator supervisor, platework fabricators foreman/woman, precision instrument machine shop foreman/woman, production machine shop foreman/woman, production supervisor - machine shop, quality control foreman/woman - metal machining, sheet metal contractor, sheet metal roofer supervisor, sheet metal roofing contractor, sheet metal workers foreman/woman, sheet metal workers supervisor, ship riggers foreman/woman, shipfitters foreman/woman, shipyard machine shop foreman/woman, steel fitter foreman/woman - metal fabrication, steel frame erectors foreman/woman, steel rigger foreman/woman, steel structure erectors foreman/woman, steel structure forming, shaping and erecting contractor, steel truss erectors foreman/woman, structural metal erector foreman/woman, structural metal fabricator foreman/woman, structural metal fitter supervisor, structural steel contractor, structural steel erecting contractor, structural steel worker foreman/woman, tool and die inspectors foreman/woman, tool and die inspectors supervisor, tool and die makers foreman/woman, tool and die makers supervisor, tool and die making supervisor, tooling foreman/woman, tooling inspectors foreman/woman, tooling inspectors supervisor, tooling supervisor, toolroom foreman/woman, welder foreman/woman, welder supervisor, welding contractor, welding supervisor, zinc roofers foreman/woman.
Main duties of NOC 72010
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who shape, form and join metal parts or products to specified dimensions, machine metal into parts, products, tools and dies or moulds with precise measurements and erect light and heavy metal products and structures
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
- Prepare production and other reports
- Set up machines and equipment and write programs for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- May manage the operations of their own companies
- May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, machine operators, helpers and labourers
- Small businesses' contractors may execute tasks within their trade area of expertise, which is generally not the case for supervisors or contractors associated with a medium or large business.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a qualified machinist or tool and die maker are required.
- Journeyman/woman trade certification in machining, tool and die making or in another related metalworking trade is required.
Is NOC 72010 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 72010 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 72010 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $28.10 | $40.00 | $55.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $30.74 | $46.98 | $61.10 |
| Prince Edward Island | $26.86 | $33.82 | $42.03 |
| Nova Scotia | $33.00 | $38.05 | $72.13 |
| New Brunswick | $33.00 | $38.05 | $72.13 |
| Quebec | $27.00 | $36.00 | $45.00 |
| Ontario | $28.00 | $40.00 | $53.80 |
| Manitoba | $25.64 | $40.00 | $55.29 |
| Saskatchewan | $27.04 | $45.00 | $57.67 |
| Alberta | $28.00 | $48.94 | $61.86 |
| British Columbia | $28.85 | $48.30 | $61.34 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 72010 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 72010 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a automotive machine shop foreman/woman?
NOC 72010, Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 72010?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 72010 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 72010 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 72010 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $40.00 an hour, with most wages between $28.10 and $55.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 72010 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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