National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 94111: Plastics processing machine operators
Plastics processing machine operators set up and operate plastic mixing, calendering, extruding and moulding processing machines used in the manufacture of plastic parts and plastic products. Below are the main duties, all 113 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 94111?
NOC 94111 is the code for plastics processing machine operators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include bag machine operator, banbury operator - plastic manufacturing, blow moulding machine operator - plastic manufacturing and calender operator - plastic manufacturing. 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 $23.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 94111
- 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
- $23.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 94111
Plastics processing machine operators set up and operate plastic mixing, calendering, extruding and moulding processing machines used in the manufacture of plastic parts and plastic products. They are employed by plastic products manufacturing companies.
Main job titles
- bag machine operator
- banbury operator - plastic manufacturing
- blow moulding machine operator - plastic manufacturing
- calender operator - plastic manufacturing
- extruder operator - plastic manufacturing
- injection moulding operator - plastic manufacturing
- plastics press operator
- printing roller moulder - plastic manufacturing
- solution mixer operator - plastic manufacturing
- thermoforming operator
All 113 job titles in the NOC index
arch cushion press operator - plastic manufacturing, bag machine operator, bag-making machine operator - plastic manufacturing, bakelite mixer operator - plastic manufacturing, banbury mixer operator - plastic manufacturing, banbury operator - plastic manufacturing, blender operator - plastic manufacturing, blow moulder operator - plastic manufacturing, blow moulding machine operator - plastic manufacturing, blow-moulding machine lead operator - plastic manufacturing, blow-moulding process operator - plastic manufacturing, cake press operator - plastic manufacturing, calender operator - plastic manufacturing, calender wind-up tender - plastic manufacturing, calendering machine tender - plastic manufacturing, caster - plastic manufacturing, casting room operator - plastic manufacturing, cellophane bag machine operator - plastic manufacturing, cellophane bag maker - plastic manufacturing, cellophane making worker - plastic manufacturing, compression moulder - plastic manufacturing, encapsulator - plastic manufacturing, extruder operator - plastic manufacturing, extruding machine operator - plastic manufacturing, extrusion blow moulding operator, extrusion machine operator - plastic manufacturing, fibreglass machine operator - plastic manufacturing, fibreglass moulder, fibreglass-spraying machine operator, flatbed press operator - plastic manufacturing, foam plastic-producing machine operator, foam plastic-spraying machine operator, footwear presser - plastic manufacturing, gel coat sprayer operator - plastic manufacturing, grinder operator - plastic manufacturing, heat-sealing machine tender - plastic manufacturing, injection blow moulding processing operator, injection molding set-up operator, injection moulder - plastic manufacturing, injection moulder operator - plastic manufacturing, injection moulding operator - plastic manufacturing, injection moulding processing operator, injection operator - plastic manufacturing, injection plastic moulder, injection-moulding machine lead operator - plastic manufacturing, injection-moulding machine operator - plastic manufacturing, laminating machine tender - plastic manufacturing, linoleum floor tile backer, linoleum floor tile calender operator, machine operator - plastic manufacturing, machine operator - plastics processing, machine set-up operator - plastic manufacturing, mannequin moulder - plastic manufacturing, moulder operator - plastic manufacturing, multiple extruder operator - plastic manufacturing, multi-roll calender operator - plastic manufacturing, neoprene sprayer operator - plastic manufacturing, pipe extrusion machine operator - plastic manufacturing, plastic bag machine operator, plastic bag maker operator, plastic bag production machine operator, plastic centrifugal caster, plastic coagulating tank tender, plastic coagulation operator, plastic coagulator, plastic compounder, plastic compression moulder, plastic extruder operator, plastic film roll inspector, plastic footwear moulder operator, plastic mannequin moulder - plastic manufacturing, plastic mixer operator, plastic mould setter, plastic pipe production worker, plastic windshield processor, plasticator operator, plastic-extrusion operator, plastic-fibre-extruding machine tender, plastic-film extrusion machine operator, plastic-pipe production machine operator, plastic-pipe-extruder operator, plastics and plastic products compounder, plastics imprinting machine tender, plastics machine operator, plastics moulder, plastics press operator, plastics processing compounder, plastics strainer operator, plastics-blending machine tender, plastics-moulding machine operator, plastics-moulding machine setter, plastic-spreading machine operator, plastics-processing machine setter, preform machine tender - plastic manufacturing, press operator - plastic manufacturing, pressure-sensitive coater operator - plastic manufacturing, printing roller moulder - plastic manufacturing, profile extrusion operator, profile extrusion processing operator, profile extrusion set-up operator, roll operator - plastic manufacturing, rotational moulding operator, sheeter operator - plastic manufacturing, shredder operator - plastic recycling, shredding machine operator - plastic recycling, skin-former machine tender - plastic manufacturing, slitter operator - plastic manufacturing, solution mixer operator - plastic manufacturing, solvent mixer operator - plastic manufacturing, synthetic marble production worker, thermoforming operator, vaporizer - plastic manufacturing, wash line operator - plastic recycling.
Main duties of NOC 94111
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Mixing machine operators
- Weigh resins, colourants and other chemicals according to formula
- Place weighed materials in mixing machine and operate machine to blend plastic and other chemicals to a specified consistency or viscosity
- Monitor operation, regulate material supply and add chemicals and colourants to mixture
- Operate controls to regulate temperature, speed and other processing conditions
- Unload mixture into container or conveyor for further processing
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on machinery as required
- Maintain inventory of material and clean working area.
Calendering process operators
- Set up and operate calendering machines which transform dough-consistent plastic mass into continuous sheets or films of specified thickness
- Troubleshoot, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment and adjust calender rollers for production line change
- Monitor quality of material produced
- Maintain inventory of material and clean working area.
Extruding process operators
- Set up and operate one or more extruding machines which extrude plastic composites products through a nozzle or die
- Change dies on extruding machines according to production line change
- Troubleshoot, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment
- Monitor quality of material produced
- Maintain inventory of material and clean working area.
Moulding process operators
- Set up and operate one or more moulding machines which mould plastic products according to specifications
- Change moulds and adjust equipment for production line change
- Troubleshoot, maintain and make minor repairs to equipment
- Monitor quality of material produced and adjust machine settings as required
- Follow formulation card to mix ingredient batches for injection moulding process
- Maintain inventory of material and clean working area.
Employment requirements
- For all operators in this unit group, completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Several years of experience as a helper, tender or packer in the same company may be required.
- Completion of a statistical process control (SPC) course may be required.
- Completion of courses in hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics systems may be required for moulding process operators.
- On-the-job training is provided.
Additional information
- Mobility among the various operators in this unit is possible.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 94111 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 94111 |
|---|---|
| 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 94111 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 | $17.50 | $23.00 | $30.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.39 | $23.38 | $26.85 |
| New Brunswick | $18.16 | $24.55 | $30.01 |
| Quebec | $18.40 | $25.00 | $30.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $22.70 | $29.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $23.00 | $33.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.66 | $26.43 | $31.51 |
| Alberta | $17.00 | $23.57 | $38.26 |
| British Columbia | $19.00 | $21.00 | $30.00 |
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 bag machine operator?
NOC 94111, Plastics processing machine operators, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 94111?
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 94111 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 94111 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 94111 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $23.00 an hour, with most wages between $17.50 and $30.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 94111 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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