National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 94110: Chemical plant machine operators
Chemical plant machine operators monitor and operate units and machinery to blend, mix, process and package a wide range of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cleaning and toiletry products. Below are the main duties, all 179 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 94110?
NOC 94110 is the code for chemical plant machine operators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include batch mixer - chemical processing, blender operator - chemical processing, capsule machine operator - chemical processing and evaporator operator - chemical processing. 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 $25.48 an hour.
- NOC code
- 94110
- 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
- $25.48 an hour
Job titles under NOC 94110
Chemical plant machine operators monitor and operate units and machinery to blend, mix, process and package a wide range of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cleaning and toiletry products. They are primarily employed in chemical, cleaning compound, ink and adhesive industries, but may also be employed by chemical processing departments in other industries.
Main job titles
- batch mixer - chemical processing
- blender operator - chemical processing
- capsule machine operator - chemical processing
- evaporator operator - chemical processing
- formulations blender operator - chemical processing
- glue blender - chemical processing
- granulator machine operator - chemical processing
- mixer - chemical processing
- screener - chemical processing
- soap maker
All 179 job titles in the NOC index
acetylene plant attendant, acid pumper - chemical processing, acidulation plant tender, asphalt coater - chemical processing, asphalt heater tender, asphalt plant dryer tender, asphalt roofing material mixer, asphalt roofing materials inspector, autoclave operator - chemical processing, backing-in machine tender, batch mixer - chemical processing, batch still operator, battery acid adjuster, battery paste maker, battery paste mixer, black powder grainer and glazier tender, black powder press tender, bleaching solution maker, blender - chemical processing, blender operator - chemical processing, cadmium liquor maker, calciner tender, capsule filler - chemical processing, capsule machine operator - chemical processing, capsule machine operator, carbon black pelletizer, carbon paste mixer operator, cellulose film caster - chemical processing, cellulose film dry-end tender, cellulose film rewinder, cellulose film wet-end tender, centrifugal separator tender - chemical processing, centrifuge tender - chemical processing, charcoal burner, chemical plant machine operator, chemical processing machine operator, chiller operator - chemical processing, chiller tender - chemical processing, cleaning compounds mixer, coating compounds mixer - chemical processing, coating machine operator - chemical processing, coating machine tender - chemical processing, coke by-products pump operator - chemical processing, colour grinder tender - chemical processing, colour matcher - chemical processing, colourant weigher and mixer - chemical processing, composition mixer - chemical processing, compounder - chemical processing, cooker - chemical processing, cosmetics and perfume maker, crusher tender - chemical processing, crutcher operator - chemical processing, crystallizer tender - chemical processing, dehydrating press tender - chemical processing, detergent and powdered soap screener-perfumer, devulcanizer tender, digester operator - chemical processing, distiller operator - soda ash processing, drug and toilet goods weigher, dry explosive mixer, Dry Ice maker, dryer operator - chemical processing, dryer tender - chemical processing, dryhouse attendant - chemical processing, dye maker, electrode oven operator, evaporator operator - chemical processing, explosive primers dryhouse tender - chemical processing, explosives mixer tender, explosives mixer, fertilizer mixer, fibreglass binder mixer, filter press tender - chemical processing, flaker tender - chemical processing, formulations blender operator - chemical processing, furnace cooler - chemical processing, fuse maker - chemical processing, glue blender - chemical processing, glue blender, graining press operator - chemical processing, granulator machine operator - chemical processing, grinder tender - chemical processing, hydrator operator, ink matcher, ink purifier, insecticide mixer, kettle operator - chemical processing, kettle tender - chemical processing, lacquer maker, latex coagulation operator, latex compounder, lead oxide maker - chemical processing, lead oxide mill tender - chemical processing, light-oil extractor operator, linoleum oil oxidizer, liquefied gas drum filler, loading inspector - chemical processing, match head maker, mercury recoverer - chemical processing, mill roll tester - chemical processing, mill tender - chemical processing, mixer - chemical processing, mixer operator - chemical processing, mixer tender - chemical processing, moulder - chemical processing, neutralizer, nitrocellulose dryer tender, nitrocellulose finisher, nitrocellulose screener and weigher, nitroglycerine neutralizer, odorization technician - chemical processing, oil bleacher, orthophosphate wet mix operator, packaging machine operator - chemical processing, paint maker, paint mixer - chemical processing, paradichlorobenzene equipment tender, perfume maker, pesticide formulation blender operator, pesticide mixer, phenol extractor operator, phosphoric acid extractor, photographic chemical liquid mixer, plastics pelletizer, plodder operator, powder blender - chemical processing, precipitator operator - chemical processing, print colour mixer - chemical processing, pulverizer and sifter tender - chemical processing, reagent mixer - cellulose film manufacturing, recausticizer tender, recausticizer, recovery equipment operator - chemical processing, recovery vat tender, ring furnace operator, saturating machine tender - chemical processing, saturator machine operator - chemical processing, scratcher tender - chemical processing, screener - chemical processing, sealant operator - chemical processing, separation press tender, settler-filterer - chemical processing, shredding machine tender - chemical processing, slabbing machine operator - chemical processing, soap boiler, soap chipper, soap cutter and stamper, soap flake dryer operator, soap maker, soda dialyzer, soda solution maker, soda solution mixer, solution mixer - chemical processing, solvent recovery tender - chemical processing, spinneret pack preparer - chemical processing, splash line tender, spray dryer tender - chemical processing, still tender, sulphonator operator - chemical processing, sulphonator, textile treatment solution mixer, tinter - chemical processing, tital liquor plant operator, toiletries moulder and compressor - chemical processing, tower operator - soap, tracer powder blender, varnish maker, vinyl and asbestos-blending machine tender, vinyl fabrics inspector, viscose filter operator, viscose maker, viscose solution mixer, wallpaper colour mixer helper, washer and dryer - chemical processing, wash-house and recovery equipment operator - chemical processing, wax bleacher, weigher - chemical processing, white lead mixer, wood distillation and charcoal distiller.
Main duties of NOC 94110
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Monitor meters, gauges and electronic instrumentation on one or more chemical processing or formulation units, such as mixers, kettles, blenders, dryers, tabletting, encapsulation, granulation and coating machines
- Measure, weigh and load chemical ingredients following formulation cards
- Start up, shut down, troubleshoot and clean equipment
- Adjust processing machines and equipment
- Monitor reaction processes and transfers of products in conformance with safety procedures
- Take samples and perform routine chemical and physical tests of products
- Record production data
- May operate equipment from a control room or from control consoles located near the production units.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of several weeks of on-the-job training or informal/formal company training is usually required.
- Completion of additional training may be required for some operators working in pharmaceutical, explosives and agricultural chemical or in specialty chemical plants.
- Previous experience in chemical products processing as an assistant, labourer or helper may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
- Certification in the transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), forklift operator certification, first aid, firefighting, workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) and other health and safety training may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Additional information
- Mobility between employers producing similar products is possible for some of the more skilled operators in this unit group.
- Progression to supervisory positions or to process control occupations is possible with experience.
- Personal protective equipment may be required when working with some types of chemicals or pharmaceuticals.
Is NOC 94110 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 94110 |
|---|---|
| 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 94110 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 | $18.44 | $25.48 | $40.00 |
| New Brunswick | $22.73 | $29.83 | $48.49 |
| Quebec | $19.00 | $27.00 | $40.00 |
| Ontario | $17.85 | $24.04 | $35.00 |
| Manitoba | $19.00 | $22.00 | $38.92 |
| Alberta | $21.00 | $32.69 | $60.10 |
| British Columbia | $18.47 | $22.00 | $28.65 |
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.
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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 batch mixer - chemical processing?
NOC 94110, Chemical plant machine operators, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 94110?
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 94110 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 94110 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 94110 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $25.48 an hour, with most wages between $18.44 and $40.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 94110 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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