National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 94122: Paper converting machine operators
Paper converting machine operators operate various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles. Below are the main duties, all 114 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 94122?
NOC 94122 is the code for paper converting machine operators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include box maker operator, carton forming machine operator, core maker - paper converting and envelope maker operator. 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 $28.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 94122
- 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
- $28.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 94122
Paper converting machine operators operate various machines which fabricate and assemble paper products such as paper bags, containers, boxes, envelopes and similar articles. They are employed by paper products manufacturing companies.
Main job titles
- box maker operator
- carton forming machine operator
- core maker - paper converting
- envelope maker operator
- paper bag machine operator
- paper box machine operator
All 114 job titles in the NOC index
automatic carton maker - paper converting, automatic carton-making machine operator - paper converting, automatic paper-cutting machine operator - paper converting, bag maker - paper converting, bag repairer - paper products, bag-making machine set-up operator - paper converting, book cover creaser, book jacket machine tender, box cutter - paper converting, box finisher - paper converting, box gluer - paper converting, box liner - paper converting, box maker - paper converting, box maker operator, button envelope machine tender, carbon coater operator, carbon paper cutter, carbon-coating machine operator, carbon-paper-making machine operator, cardboard box gluer, cardboard box maker - paper converting, cardboard box press operator, cardboard maker - paper converting, cardboard-tube-winding machine operator - paper converting, carton assembler - paper converting, carton forming machine operator, carton gluer, carton-making machine operator, coater-laminator - paper products, cone former - paper converting, cone winder - paper converting, core cutter - paper converting, core maker - paper converting, core winder - paper converting, core-winding machine operator - paper converting, corrugated box cutter - paper converting, corrugating machine operator - paper converting, corrugating machine operator-cutter - paper converting, corrugator operator - paper converting, corrugator operator-cutter - paper converting, creaser - paper converting, creping machine operator - paper converting, cutting and creasing press operator - paper converting, diaper machine tender - paper converting, diaper-folding machine tender - paper converting, die-cutting machine operator - paper products, drill punch tender - paper converting, envelope flap-button machine tender - paper converting, envelope machine operator, envelope machine tender - paper converting, envelope maker operator, envelope-flap-cutting machine setter, envelope-flap-gumming machine tender - paper converting, envelope-making machine operator, envelope-making machine setter - paper converting, flexo-folder operator - paper converting, folding machine tender - paper converting, friction paint machine tender - paper converting, gumming machine tender - paper converting, label cutter - paper converting, laminating machine tender - paper converting, liner machine operator - paper converting, machine cardboard maker, machine colour card maker, machine envelope flap gummer - paper converting, machine pad gluer - paper converting, machine roll cutter - paper converting, machine roll slitter - paper converting, machine tube maker - paper converting, machine tuber - paper converting, matchbook comb-cutting machine tender, matchbook folding-stapling machine tender, packing carton assembler, paper bag machine operator, paper bag machine tender, paper bag maker, paper box machine operator, paper box machine tender, paper box maker - paper converting, paper cone former - paper converting, paper cone winder - paper converting, paper cup machine tender - paper converting, paper cutter - paper converting, paper products inspector, paper slitter operator, paper twister tender - paper converting, paper-converting machine operator, paper-punch press tender - paper converting, papier-mâché moulder, partition assembly machine operator - paper converting, partition slotter machine tender - paper converting, platen press operator - paper converting, revenue stamp cutter, roll slicing machine tender - paper converting, roll-cutting machine tender - paper converting, rolling machine tender - paper converting, roll-slitting machine tender - paper converting, scorer - paper converting, sealing machine tender - paper converting, sleever - paper converting, slitter-creaser - paper converting, slitter-creaser feeder - paper converting, slitter-creaser operator - paper converting, slitter-scorer - paper converting, slurry mixer, stayer machine tender - paper converting, tag machine tender - paper converting, tube machine operator - paper converting, varnishing machine tender, wad compressor operator, wallpaper lapper, wallpaper lapper - paper converting, wallpaper reeler, wallpaper reeler - paper converting.
Main duties of NOC 94122
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Operate machines which cut, fold, glue or clip paper and cardboard to make boxes, corrugated cartons and other articles
- Operate machines which glue paper to cardboard and cut it into required lengths
- Operate machines which press paper to form drinking cups and other containers
- Operate machines which cut, glue and fold paper to make envelopes or paper bags
- Operate other paper converting machines to form products such as paper tubes, cards, paper towels or diapers
- Clean and lubricate machine and perform other routine machine maintenance
- Set up machines.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required by the pulp and paper industry and other large employers.
- Several weeks of on-the-job training are provided.
- Previous experience as a labourer within the same company may be required.
Additional information
- There is some mobility between jobs in this occupational group.
Is NOC 94122 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 94122 |
|---|---|
| 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 94122 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 | $28.00 | $34.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $22.10 | $27.21 | $34.52 |
| New Brunswick | $18.75 | $26.00 | $30.29 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $30.00 | $33.00 |
| Ontario | $21.41 | $28.13 | $37.81 |
| Manitoba | $18.96 | $23.92 | $30.55 |
| Alberta | $18.95 | $24.12 | $35.59 |
| British Columbia | $21.42 | $30.23 | $40.05 |
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 94122 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 94122 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
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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 box maker operator?
NOC 94122, Paper converting machine operators, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 94122?
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 94122 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 94122 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 94122 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $28.00 an hour, with most wages between $18.00 and $34.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 94122 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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