National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 94102: Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters
Glass forming and finishing machine operators operate multi-function process control machinery or single-function machines to melt, form, cut or finish flat glass, glassware, bottles, and other glass products. Below are the main duties, all 105 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 94102?
NOC 94102 is the code for glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include bottle machine operator - glass products manufacturing, float operator - glass forming, glass beveller and glass edger. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $22.74 an hour.
- NOC code
- 94102
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $22.74 an hour
Job titles under NOC 94102
Glass forming and finishing machine operators operate multi-function process control machinery or single-function machines to melt, form, cut or finish flat glass, glassware, bottles, and other glass products. Glass cutters cut flat glass of various thicknesses to specified sizes and shapes by hand. They are employed by glass and glass products manufacturing companies.
Main job titles
- bottle machine operator - glass products manufacturing
- float operator - glass forming
- glass beveller
- glass edger
- glass moulder
- glass-blowing machine operator
- glass-finishing machine operator
- glass-pressing machine operator
- hand glass cutter
- mirror maker
All 105 job titles in the NOC index
annealer - glass products manufacturing, automatic glass-cutting table operator, automatic sealing gun operator - glass, batch plant tender - glass, beaker tester, bottle inspector - glass products manufacturing, bottle machine operator - glass products manufacturing, bottle maker operator, bottle maker operator - glass and glass products, bottle tester, diamond grinder operator - glass finishing, diamond wheel edger - glass finishing, drawing kiln operator - glass forming, enamel burner - glass products manufacturing, enamelling furnace operator - glass products manufacturing, enamelware paint baker - glass products manufacturing, float chief operator - glass forming, float operator - glass forming, forming-cutting operator - glass products, gatherer - glass products manufacturing, glass bender, glass beveller, glass beveller operator, glass beveller tender, glass bonding machine operator, glass breaker, glass buffer, glass chipper, glass cut-off machine operator, glass cutter, glass cutter operator, glass cutter-framer, glass drill operator, glass drill tender, glass edger, glass edger operator, glass edger tender, glass etcher, glass finisher, glass forming operator, glass forming specialist, glass furnace operator, glass furnace setter-operator, glass furnace set-up operator, glass grinder, glass heater, glass laminator, glass lathe operator, glass lehr attendant, glass lehr operator, glass lehr tender, glass marker, glass melter, glass mixer, glass mould cleaner, glass mould polisher, glass moulder, glass polisher, glass polisher tender, glass presser, glass spin mould machine set-up operator, glass tank furnace operator, glass temperer, glass windshield autoclave operator, glass worker - glass products manufacturing, glass-annealing furnace tender, glass-blowing lathe operator, glass-blowing machine operator, glass-blowing machine setter, glass-coating line operator, glass-decorating machine operator, glass-drawing machine operator, glass-edging machine feeder, glass-finishing machine operator, glass-forming machine operator, glass-forming machine setter, glass-forming machine set-up person, glass-grinding machine feeder, glass-pressing and glass-blowing machine operator, glass-pressing machine operator, glass-silvering machine operator, glass-stopper grinder, glass-tempering furnace operator, glass-tube-expander operator, glassware grinder, glassware-banding machine tender, glassware-decorating machine operator, groove grinder - glass, hand glass cutter, hand glass edge finisher, machine operator - glass forming and finishing, mirror maker, mirror silverer, mirror-silvering equipment operator, neon sign pumper, neon sign tube bender, neon tube bender, neon tube pumper, ornamental glass production worker, special glass cutter, stained glass production worker, staple cutter - glass products manufacturing, strapping machine operator - glass manufacturing, tinted glassware maker, yardage controller - glass products manufacturing.
Main duties of NOC 94102
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Glass process control operators
- Operate multi-function process control machinery through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems to mix and melt raw materials; heat, anneal, temper or form float glass or glass products; and coat glass with silver or other metals and materials
- Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions and make adjustments as necessary
- Maintain shift log of production and other data
- May operate process control machinery to cut glass or assemble glass window units
- May clean and maintain process machinery
- May ensure adequate levels of oil, soap, talc or other materials used in machine production of glass.
Glass forming machine operators
- Set up and adjust automatic glass feeding, flowing and forming machines
- Operate and maintain machines that press or blow molten glass in moulds to form or shape containers, such as bottles, jars and drinking glasses
- Operate electric kilns that heat glass sheets and mould to the shape and curve of metal jigs
- Spray or swab moulds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass
- Weigh, measure and check production samples to assess conformance to specifications using scales and gauges and by visual verification.
Glass finishing machine operators
- Set up and adjust glass and glass-product finishing machines
- Operate and maintain finishing machines to grind, drill, sand, bevel, decorate, wash or polish glass or glass products
- Visually inspect products for quality
- Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced.
Glass cutters
- Jig, measure and mark glass or place pattern on or under glass for cutting
- Examine and mark defective glass to obtain best cut
- Cut glass along marked outlines or around pattern using hand tools
- Smooth rough edges using belt sander or smoothing wheels
- Set up, operate and adjust computerized or robotic glass cutting equipment
- Monitor process for product quality.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Experience as a machine operator helper in glass manufacturing is usually required for machine operators in this unit group.
- Experience as a glass cutter helper is usually required for manual glass cutters.
Additional information
- Mobility is possible among the various types of machine operators in this unit group.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 94102 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 94102 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed 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 94102 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 | $18.00 | $22.74 | $29.40 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $26.07 | $30.33 |
| Ontario | $18.50 | $22.00 | $28.72 |
| Alberta | $17.00 | $20.00 | $25.75 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $21.12 | $26.72 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Employment Insurance Survey Data). 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 94102 duties on your 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 bottle machine operator - glass products manufacturing?
NOC 94102, Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 94102?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 94102 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.
Is NOC 94102 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 94102 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $22.74 an hour, with most wages between $18.00 and $29.40. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 94102 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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