National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 94132: Industrial sewing machine operators
Industrial sewing machine operators operate sewing machines to sew fabric, fur, leather or synthetic materials to produce or repair garments and other articles. Below are the main duties, all 87 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 94132?
NOC 94132 is the code for industrial sewing machine operators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include fur sewing machine operator, leather products sewing machine operator, lining stitcher and sample sewer. 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 $18.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 94132
- 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
- $18.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 94132
Industrial sewing machine operators operate sewing machines to sew fabric, fur, leather or synthetic materials to produce or repair garments and other articles. They are employed in clothing, footwear, textile products, fur products and other manufacturing establishments and by furriers.
Main job titles
- fur sewing machine operator
- leather products sewing machine operator
- lining stitcher
- sample sewer
- serging machine operator
- sewing machine operator
- shoe sewer
All 87 job titles in the NOC index
automatic basting sewing machine operator, automatic sewing machine operator, bag sewer - textile manufacturing, basting machine operator - sewing, binding machine operator - sewing, binding sewing machine operator, binding stitcher - footwear manufacturing, blindstitch-sewing machine operator, button stayer, buttonhole finisher, buttonhole machine operator, buttonhole maker, buttonhole stayer, canvas goods sewing machine operator, carpet binder, carpet sewer, closer - sewing, closer sewing machine operator, cloth mender, commercial sewing machine operator, domestic sewing machine operator, double needle sewing machine operator, double needle sewing machine stitcher, drapery header, drapery heading maker, drapery sewer, fabric mender, fabric repairer, factory hat sewer, fancy stitch machine operator, footwear sewer, fur goods sewer, fur sewer, fur sewing machine operator, garment braid maker - garment manufacturing, garment braider - garment manufacturing, garment mender - sewing, glove stitcher, hemmer machine operator - sewing, industrial sewing machine operator, joiner sewing machine operator, leather bag sewer, leather garment sewer, leather garment sewing machine operator, leather glove repairer, leather products sewing machine operator, leather sewer, leather-glove-stitching machine operator, leather-sewing machine operator, lining sewer, lining stitcher, machine button sewer, machine operator - garment manufacturing, material mender, moccasin sewer, multineedle sewing machine operator, overcaster - garment manufacturing, overcasting machine operator, overedging machine operator, overlock sewing machine operator, overseamer - garment manufacturing, piping-sewing machine operator, pocket setter, profile-pocket sewing machine operator, rug joiner, rug sewer, sample sewer, serger - garment manufacturing, serging machine operator, sewer - garment manufacturing, sewing machine operator, shoe parts sewer, shoe sewer, shoe stitcher, single-needle sewing machine operator, slide-fastener-sewing machine operator, slipper maker, stitcher - garment manufacturing, stitching machine operator - industrial sewing machine, stocking stitcher, tacking machine operator - sewing, textile products mender, textile products sewer, tufted carpet mender, underwear sewer, vamp stitcher, zipper-sewing machine operator.
Main duties of NOC 94132
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assemble pieces of garments by matching patterns and dye lots
- Operate single, double or multi-needle serging, flat bed felling, banding and other sewing machines, to join sections of garments or other articles into finished products on a piece-work or production basis
- Operate fur sewing machines to join fur pelt strips to required size and shape and join pelts into garment sections or shells
- Operate stitching machines to sew leather parts together for leather garments, handbags, shoes and other leather articles
- Operate serging machines to sew and overcast edges of material simultaneously
- Operate tackers, pocketsetters, buttonhole makers and fusing, hemmer and other machines to perform various operations in the fabrication of garments and other articles
- Examine garments and operate sewing machines, sergers and other machines to repair garments and other articles during the manufacturing process
- Complete production reports
- May perform minor maintenance and repairs on sewing machine.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
- Experience operating a sewing machine is usually required.
- On-the-job training may be provided.
Additional information
- Industrial sewing machine operators may progress to supervisory positions with experience.
Is NOC 94132 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 94132 |
|---|---|
| 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 94132 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 | $15.30 | $18.00 | $23.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.13 | $16.77 | $17.37 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $18.71 | $22.91 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $16.88 | $20.37 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $18.00 | $21.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $17.60 | $23.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $16.00 | $18.90 |
| Alberta | $17.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $20.00 | $25.00 |
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.
Using NOC 94132 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 94132 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the 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 fur sewing machine operator?
NOC 94132, Industrial sewing machine operators, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 94132?
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 94132 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 94132 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 94132 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $18.00 an hour, with most wages between $15.30 and $23.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 94132 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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