National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 94131: Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations
Weavers, knitters and other workers in fabric making occupations operate machines to process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, rope, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments or to quilt and embroider fabric. Below are the main duties, all 129 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 94131?
NOC 94131 is the code for weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include carpet weaver, drawer-in - textiles, drawing-in machine operator and embroidery machine 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 $19.26 an hour.
- NOC code
- 94131
- 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
- $19.26 an hour
Job titles under NOC 94131
Weavers, knitters and other workers in fabric making occupations operate machines to process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products such as cloth, lace, carpets, rope, industrial fabric, hosiery and knitted garments or to quilt and embroider fabric. This unit group also includes workers who perform activities such as reproducing patterns, drawing-in and tying warps and setting up looms. They are employed by textile companies and by garment and mattress manufacturing companies.
Main job titles
- carpet weaver
- drawer-in - textiles
- drawing-in machine operator
- embroidery machine operator
- hosiery knitter
- knitter - textiles
- knitting machine operator
- loom operator
- mattress sewing machine operator
- pinning machine operator
- quilting machine operator
- tufting operator
- warp knitting machine tender
- warp tier-in
- weaver - textiles
All 129 job titles in the NOC index
automatic embroidery machine tender, automatic stocking loom tender, Axminster carpet weaver, ball fringe machine tender, band-knitting machine operator, beam changer - textiles, blanket weaver, braid maker - textiles, braid weaver - textiles, braider - textiles, braiding machine tender - textiles, card lacer - textiles, carpet weaver, carpet-tufting machine operator, carpet-weaving machine operator, chain builder - textiles, chainman/woman - textiles, circular knitter, circular knitting machine knitter, cloth ribber, cloth weaver, crochet machine operator, crocheting machine operator, dobby loom drawer-in, dobby loom weaver, drawer-in - textiles, drawer-in helper - textiles, drawing-in machine operator, drawing-in machine operator - textiles, drop-pinning machine operator - textiles, embroidery machine operator, embroidery machine tender, entering machine operator - textiles, felt press tender - textiles, felting machine tender, felt-making machine operator, flat knitter, flat knitting machine knitter, garment looper, glass-fibre-bonding machine tender, glove knitter, harness preparer - textiles, harness tier - textiles, hosiery knitter, hosiery looper - textiles, hosiery seamer - textiles, hosiery-knitting machine tender, jacquard card cutter - textiles, jacquard card lacer - textiles, jacquard card-cutting machine operator - textiles, jacquard card-lacing machine operator - textiles, jacquard loom heddles tier, jacquard loom knitter, jacquard loom pattern changer, jacquard loom weaver, jacquard machine knitter, jacquard machine operator, jersey knitter, knitter - textiles, knitting area patroller - textiles, knitting machine operator, knitting machine tender, knotting machine operator - textiles, lace weaver, lease worker - textiles, leaser - textiles, leasing machine tender - textiles, link machine knitter, loom drawer-in, loom drawer-in helper, loom operator, loom threader, loom threader helper, loom weaver, looper - textiles, machine ball fringe maker, machine knitting mender, machine loom drawer-in, machine loom threader, machine net maker - textiles, machine tassel maker, machine warp tier-in - textiles, mattress sewing machine operator, needle loom operator, needle loom weaver, net weaver - textiles, net-knitting machine operator - textiles, netting-making machine operator - textiles, pad mangle operator - textiles, padding machine operator - textiles, pattern card preparer - textiles, pattern puncher - textiles, pattern weaver - textiles, pinning machine operator, pinning machine operator - textiles, power loom weaver, quilting machine operator, rib knitter - textiles, ribbing machine operator - textiles, rope maker - textiles, rope twister, rope-coiling machine tender - textiles, rope-twisting machine tender, rug weaver, sample knitter, sample weaver, scroll-quilting machine operator, seamless hosiery knitter, sock foot knitter, sock knitter - textiles, sock looper, surgical pad knitter, tassel machine tender - textiles, textile weaver, threader - textiles, top knitter, topper - textiles, transfer knitter, tufting machine operator - textiles, tufting machine operator, carpets, tufting operator, warp drawer - textiles, warp drawer-in helper - textiles, warp knitting machine tender, warp placer - textiles, warp tier-in, warp tier-in - textiles, warp tying machine tender - textiles, weaver - textiles.
Main duties of NOC 94131
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Set up looms or other processing machines
- Read loom patterns and prepare loom pattern mechanisms for processing
- Operate looms to weave yarn or thread into textile fabrics or products
- Operate machines that produce twine, ropes or nets
- Operate batteries of knitting machines to produce knitted fabric, hosiery, garments or other products
- Operate carpet tufting machines, felt making needle-punch machines and other machines to produce textile products
- Operate large automatic multi-needle machines to embroider material or to sew lengths of several layers of material to make yard goods, quilts or mattress coverings
- Patrol machines and check fabrics or products for defects and to verify efficient operation
- Investigate machine stoppages
- Repair minor mechanical problems such as broken or defective needles
- Notify supervisor or repairers of mechanical malfunctions.
Employment requirements
- On-the-job training is provided for periods up to several months, depending on the complexity of the product, whether equipment set-up and maintenance is done by the operator, and the number of machines operated.
- Previous experience as a labourer in the same company may be required for some operators in this group.
Additional information
- Mobility among employers may be limited by differences in machines and products.
- Progression to textile machinery mechanics and repairers or to supervisory positions is possible with experience and training.
Is NOC 94131 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 94131 |
|---|---|
| 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 94131 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 | $16.48 | $19.26 | $25.00 |
| Quebec | $16.25 | $21.00 | $27.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $19.18 | $24.07 |
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 94131 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 94131 as you write.
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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 carpet weaver?
NOC 94131, Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 94131?
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 94131 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 94131 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 94131 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $19.26 an hour, with most wages between $16.48 and $25.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 94131 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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